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 ...

Ruby is the main character in Karen Lee Stevens’s newest children’s book, Little Ruby’s Big Dream, a story that presents ...

San Diego has long been a hub for innovation in health, education and service. The Cal State San Marcos Facility/Therapy Dog ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Children who interacted with therapy dogs reported greater decreases in stress levels during ED visits. Fewer ...

Watching a video of a therapy dog for just five minutes can meaningfully lower stress levels, a new study shows, offering a simple, stigma-free option for those reluctant to seek traditional mental ...

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 ...

This article originally published at A Connecticut widow found healing in her dog so she created an animal nonprofit to help ...

Strickland says the benefits in a hospital setting can include reducing heart rate, blood pressure and anxiety.

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – Therapy dogs are known for comforting others through anxiety, grief, and trauma. But after losing his owner, one loyal dog, named Riggs, found himself in need of healing.

It's National Volunteer Week, and a unique program in Monterey County is making a difference.Montage Health has a dog therapy program where trained volunteers bring their certified therapy dogs to ...