Most dog lovers don’t need a formal research paper to tell them that snuggling up with a pup is good for their mental health. But researchers at the University of British Columbia wondered: Does ...

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 ...

LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — The Nazareth Student Center at Marywood University in Lackawanna County was filled with canine energy, but what these pups are really serving up is stress relief. "Oh, ...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Some UNCW students are de-stressing with canine therapy. Paws4people and UNCW Library’s Mindfulness Initiative hosted a de-stress event where students could come and pet, love ...

Terry Combs had just completed her eight-week training and become an official member of the Miami Valley Pet Therapy Association when she got the call. “I had been aware of the difficulties they were ...

Therapist Robert Garcia and Ember at the Park Fire base camp. (Alan Riquelmy/Courthouse News) CHICO, Calif. (CN) — A National Guard member paused for a moment Wednesday by the therapy dogs at the Park ...