Saturday marks 35 years since the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The ADA paved the way for service dogs to help people. Canine Companions service dogs help people live a more ...

(THE CONVERSATION) In a 2022 survey of 3,000 U.S. adults, more than one-third of respondents reported that on most days, they feel “completely overwhelmed” by stress. At the same time, a growing body ...

New research suggests dogs may sense negative intentions through emotional cues, behavior, and even chemical signals.

Christmas and the intense winter months can increase the feeling of loneliness in people, even after being surrounded by ...

When you hear about "science focused on how dogs can live their best lives with us" it sounds like an imaginary job made up by a child. However, the field of animal welfare science is real and ...

BRANFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A new book released during Autism Awareness Month, written by a Middlefield mom, shows how the family dogs help in a boy’s regulation. “Hi, I’m Nicholas. I’m 7 years old and ...

Dogs are very popular companion animals and can form close relationships with their people. They also can have positive benefits on humans' physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being. In ...

Dear Savvy Senior: What can you tell me about service dogs for seniors with disabilities? My 67-year-old father has chronic arthritis and Parkinson’s disease, and I’m wondering if an assistance dog ...

Cities in the United States are getting less segregated and, according to a recent national survey, most Americans value the country’s racial diversity. But the demographic integration of a ...

Tethering dogs is a common practice in Durham, NC.Shutterstock One day, when she heard her neighbor’s dog barking, she decided to monitor their backyard with binoculars, to make sure the dog was OK.