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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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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 ...