Dogs also make excellent companions for kids with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The Autism Society says most people with an ASD diagnosis, which includes Asperger’s Disorder, find social ...

That’s why the dog experts at The Spruce Pets have shared their “worst dog breeds for kids”. At the top of their no-go list for parents is the Weimaraner. They explained: “They’ve been ...

Lots of people love the idea of having a pet, especially kids. If you have children, they've probably asked for a pet dog at some point or another. While the idea may be daunting in some ways ...

A pet costume contest was held for decades at the Parkview Pet Supplies store in Chicago. Halloween has only gotten bigger ...

Sep. 16, 2024 — A new study shows the mood-boosting benefits of Buckeye Paws, a therapy dog program that many health care workers say helps reduce emotional exhaustion and improve work ...

Evil clowns and twisted fairy tale characters. Tiny dogs in witch hats. Even Patrick the starfish and Squidward. The Zombie Walk isn't just for zombies anymore. The 14th edition of the ...

GREENFIELD – Zuro has better odds at getting adopted now that five local kids spent part of their fall break taking a fun ...

Letting your child play with the family dog could be beneficial for them both, a new study shows. Scientists have found that kids get a burst of a beneficial hormone called oxytocin after fun inte ...

Sacramento organizations are working to correct that disparity by offering kids’ literacy events. The Sacramento Public Library, for example, hosts a Read to a Dog program from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 ...

Drawing a road map of typical cognitive ... emerging in dogs the way that it's early emerging in kids,” Hare explains. (How did “puppy dog eyes” evolve?) When faced with unsolvable problems ...

BOSTON - Massachusetts lawmakers voted to pass a bill Thursday that would change how the state evaluates a family's dogs when making ... now having the number of kids that I now have," Lewis ...