Dogs offer unconditional love, acceptance and loyalty, making canines not just popular pets but also the most common animal used in therapy. Therapy dogs can even be effective in virtual interactions, ...

One of the unexpected effects of the social distancing restrictions associated with the Covid-19 pandemic has been the impact on certain types of therapy dog interventions. The particular programs ...

Hospitals can feel overwhelming when you’re going through cancer treatment, which is why many now bring in therapy animals to ...

Dog-assisted care during early dental visits may reduce anxiety in children with autism spectrum disorder, with benefits ...

Purdue libraries host “Dog Days” twice a month for students to interact with therapy animals during stressful periods like ...

Being a pet parent is one of the many joys in life, filled with unconditional love, laughter and companionship. The bond you share with your furry friend goes beyond words, creating memories and ...

Kelvin Smith Library is kicking off a wellness initiative called Wise and Well in October. Programming includes therapy dog visits, a free tai chi class, sleep and mental wellness training, and more.

It’s hard to think of two settings more different than a dentist’s chair and a dog park. One hums with high-speed drills and anxiety; the other echoes with joyful barks and tail wags. Yet increasingly ...

I was at a university event and was describing a recent piece of research which looked at the stress reducing effects of therapy dogs that were brought on to a university campus during the midterm ...

Gary Jevon, manager of the facility, said therapy dogs like Frankie "bring people joy and spark moments of magic, which ...

The volunteer performers are part of Sound Sessions at Chicago's Animal Care and Control. They'll be at the shelter Saturday ...

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