Studies have found benefits to children who read to dogs and cats. Knowing this helps children, particularly those with learning disabilities, these programs expanded to libraries and other facilities. On the other side of the coin, the animals benefit too, particularly those in animal shelters. Twila Colley examines the effects on reading to these animals […]
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Can a working dog save us from terrorist attacks?
There is a new type of working dog, trained specifically to combat the explosives used by terrorists. Unlike bomb dogs, which focus on a stationary object, the “anti-terrorist” trained dog can follow the vapor from explosives, which lingers in the air and on the terrorists’ clothes or body.
Warm Weather Means Tis The Season to Deal With Shedding
Five key things to do to keep your service or companion dog healthy during the summer months.
A Four-Legged WWII Veteran – How the Very First Therapy Dog Got the Job
In honor of Veteran’s Day, here is the story of a K-9 combat hero who was not your typical “war dog.” His name was Smoky; he may be the first therapy dog as well as a combat hero who saved the life of the soldier who found him.
Therapy Dogs: An Exceptional Response to Catastrophe
Disasters often bring out exceptional response — and none may be more valued than the dogs who come to help find victims, and in this case, to also comfort them.
Famous Dogs: Dug, Movie Dog with Service Dog Qualities
Did you see the movie, Up? Dug the dog character in Up, embodies the ideal temperament and qualities of a service or therapy dog.
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