Humans and dogs have had a special bond for centuries. Coming home from a long day to a wagging tail is bound to cheer anyone up. But dogs have proven to be so much more than just pets. Research shows ...

In therapy settings across the globe, dogs are trusted partners in healing. They sit beside children learning to read, comfort veterans battling posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and offer a ...

Why is there a dearth of therapy dogs? This is a question that has bothered me for a long time. The usefulness of therapy dogs has been well documented. For example, the newest edition of the Handbook ...

SAN DIEGO — Rady Children's Hospital is working to launch its first professional resident canine therapy program, where specially trained dogs will work alongside medical staff to help young patients ...

Hannah Kliger joined the CBS News New York team as a reporter in May 2022, focusing her coverage in Brooklyn. A native New Yorker, Hannah has received several awards for her investigative journalism ...

Therapy dogs are now another tool in the Howard County Public Schools toolbox for responding to traumatic events in school ...

Detroit Metropolitan Airport has 29 certified therapy dogs certified with 27 different handlers that come to the airport at least twice a month. Dogs of all sizes and ages can be therapy dogs, though ...

MOUNT VERNON, Iowa (KCRG) - A group of service dog handlers in eastern Iowa has traveled the state, providing comfort to those who need it most. That includes the families of deployed service members.

Miami University is home to a robust therapy dog program that started in 2008. Some of the dogs, including Okie, Poppy, and Duck, have weekly office hours at the Clinical Health and Wellness Center on ...