Dogs can be going through a ruff time, too. Studies have shown a dog’s brain is similar to that of a human’s, and in the 1980s, Dr. Nicholas Dodman of the School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts ...

I call them sometimes guard dogs,” said Kenneth Hoagland, principal of Kellenberg Memorial High School. “They guard against ...

Dogs are often used as emotional support animals for people with mental illnesses. They are considered a better option than other pets because they can provide more emotional support. This is because ...

A new study found dogs are more likely to suffer from depression if their owners spend too much time looking at screens. Researchers in the United Kingdom say when dog owners ignore their pets to ...

Anxiety in dogs rarely shows up all at once. It might start with whining, freezing, chewing furniture, or avoiding eye contact. These behaviors often reflect stress that the dog hasn’t figured out how ...

A dog as a lifesaver, a daily motivator, an emotional support? For many, this sounds like the perfect solution in tough times. But what if the animal companion becomes overwhelming? Dog psychologist ...

When you walk the halls of Ben Milam Elementary School in North Texas, one member of the staff stands out — and walks on four paws. Journey, a 2 ½-year-old Golden Retriever-Labrador mix, is Dallas ISD ...

It’s pretty safe to say that we Americans are obsessed with dogs. Our comic strips and cartoons are full of them — Snoopy, ...

Researchers have discovered many of the genes influencing canine behavior also shape human personality, intelligence, and ...

The dogs train for the specific needs of the person they’re working with, but are all taught to disrupt panic attacks and ...

Dogs became "furry counselors" for Bostonians after the marathon Bombings. April 19, 2013— -- When golden retrievers visited Boston Marathon bombing victims this week, they put their paws up on ...