Dogs really do help people feel better and science now proves it. When time is spent with dogs the brain changes in ways that makes others feel calm and happy. Even just petting a dog makes the mind ...

Yes, there are medical service dogs specifically trained to help those with hearing loss. These hearing dogs are trained to “alert and lead,” helping to hear sounds and notify their person when ...

Empirical research and numerous stories show that dogs can serve as social catalysts. When I visit dog parks and talk with people about what I call "the lube effect," I learn that dogs pull people ...

You walk into your home after a long, hard day in which you might as well have been handed the "Worst Employee Ever" award. Your dog still gives you a hero's welcome, complete with a full body wiggle ...