Therapy Dogs Can Ease Nurses', Doctors' Stress, Too
Steinberg is co-founder of Buckeye Paws, a therapy dog program initially aimed at improving the mental and emotional health ...
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The Fascinating History of Animal-Assisted Therapy
Animal-assisted therapy might seem new, but its roots go back centuries. Explore the enduring bond between humans and animals ...
Metro woman starts program to train therapy dogs and help domestic violence victims
One metro woman has a goal to train rescue dogs to become therapy or service dogs for domestic violence victims. It's ...
Go full beast mode. Here are a few ways to tour the animal kingdom while keeping all your fingers.
Moose trample and sharks bite, but with the help of trained guides, that doesn’t mean they’re off limits to the ...
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Dynamic Dogs adds more therapy teams
Dogs have long been referred to as man’s best friend, but nowadays they even work as therapists. The Dynamic Dog Club of The ...
Gilbert Public Schools Board approves therapy dog pacts
Gilbert Public Schools is investing in its registered pet therapy services. The GPS Governing Board last week approved two therapy dog organizations — Angel Dogs/ K9 Services and Gabriel's Angels to ...
Precious Pit Bull Therapy Dog's Sweetness Is Stealing Hearts Everywhere
Duke isn't the only Pit Bull who works as a therapy dog. Today it's a pretty common thing. Pit Bulls have long been ...
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MUSC therapy dog becomes new part of CofC Women’s Soccer Team
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and according to data from the NCAA, suicide is the second-leading cause of ...
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The Fascinating History of Animal-Assisted Therapy
Dogs are not our nearest relatives in the animal kingdom, but they are our oldest friends. Scientific evidence suggests that, at least 10,000 years ago, early humans gradually domesticated wild ...
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A tail of two therapy dogs at Chesham care home
A luxury all-inclusive care home in Chesham has welcomed a new therapy dog to join their current therapy pet in providing ...
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Therapy dog program works as needed mood-booster for health care workers, study shows
A new study shows the mood-boosting benefits of Buckeye Paws, a therapy dog program that many health care workers say helps reduce emotional exhaustion and improve work engagement.
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Service Dogs vs. Therapy Dogs: What You Need to Know
Contrary to popular belief, service dogs and therapy dogs are not the same thing. Service dogs undergo years of training from ...