Step into any therapy program, and chances are you’ll meet a Golden Retriever. Hospitals and nursing homes rely on them because they combine patience, trainability, and warmth. These dogs pick up new ...

From hospital rooms to library reading sessions, local pups are bringing comfort, confidence and connection across Baton ...

New research suggests VCU Medical Center's "Dogs on Call" therapy program may be doing more than just lifting spirits.

It’s been said that dogs are man’s best friend. One local dog breeder is trying to produce dogs that really can bond with those who have special needs. Kristen McNitt is the owner, founder, and ...

Turns out, you can’t pet a therapy dog wrong. Students reported lower stress no matter where they focused their touch.

You have /3 articles left. Sign up for a free account or log in. Nazareth College’s mascot is the eagle, but students are more likely to encounter a therapy dog on ...

These incredible dogs have the power to make people feel better. We’re a nation of dog lovers, with around one-in-three households including at least one four-legged friend. By far the most popular ...

Therapy dogs are on leash and under their owner’s control when moving about the school. At the Brunswick School Department, they do that and so much more.

People and dogs seem to have a bond that defies ordinary definition, and that bond is known to provide health benefits. There is a stack of medical research which shows that interacting with a dog ...

CRANSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — A Pitbull mix that's been overlooked for a few months at the Cranston Animal Shelter has officially become a therapy dog and is still searching for her forever home. In ...

Inside Philadelphia prisons, the most anticipated visitor is a dog. Therapy dog programs are now built into prison life; they help staff manage tension and give inmates rare moments of emotional reset ...

The San Antonio Int'l Airport's Pups & Planes team of 17 adorable therapy dogs is helping travelers stay calm — one tail wag ...