Separation anxiety is rarely a standalone issue, so we explore the intersection of intervention, behavior modification, and ...

Pediatric emergency departments could turn to dogs to reduce anxious kids and parents alike, potentially offering an alternative to medications, new data suggest. The randomized clinical trial of 80 ...

My dog needs psychotropic drugs”–for many owners, this sentence is a shock. It sounds like failure, like a “broken” animal, ...

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 ...

The Dunkin' Joy for Childhood Foundation will celebrate a grant to Mcleod Children's Hospital in Florence supporting its first in-residence therapy dog.The Fou ...

Randomized trial results show anxiety among children in the emergency department was significantly reduced by a 10-minute visit with a therapy dog and handler. The therapy dog visit also reduced the ...

Published studies have found that interactions with therapy dogs reduce the need for pain medication in surgery patients, decrease depression in individuals undergoing chemotherapy, and ameliorate ...