Multiple families are turning to service dogs — and the community — hoping they will bring life-saving medical assistance and ...

The best dog breeds for kids should be gentle, protective, and friendly. Here are the breeds veterinarians recommend.

Choosing the right dog for a family with children goes far beyond looks or size. Temperament, intelligence, and patience are ...

What Makes a Small Dog Breed Good for Kids? Annie-Mae Levy, a professional dog trainer for the puppy and dog training app, Woofz, says small breeds should be very comfortable with hands-on family ...

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I read your column on pit bulls. You can't say that pit bulls are just as good as any other breed for children. Headlines and stats don't lie. People with low self-esteem love to procure pit bulls ...

Researchers say adults are increasingly disconnected from small children in daily life. Pets — especially dogs — are stepping in to fill that emotional space. Julian Stratenschulte/dpa A dog in a tiny ...

Eleven-year-old Emily Owie faces demanding physical and occupational therapy every day, and feels near-constant pain from a limb-lengthening surgical procedure. But the Atlanta child now has something ...

In a country where more than 26 800 child abuse cases were reported last year, a partnership between the Teddy Bear ...