One of the earliest memories for many of us is getting our first pet. Whether it was our family dog or a tropical fish we ...

Bringing a new puppy into your family can feel very much like having another child, from potty training them to learning their sleeping and eating patterns. But if you already have children of the ...

You’ve probably caught wind of the emphasis on choosing a child-friendly dog for a household with kids. That’s because not all dogs are naturally equipped to handle the energy and playfulness that ...

On three acres in Waxhaw, Charlie Petrizzo, 47, raises companion dogs for children with chronic conditions, serious injuries and special needs including autism and Down syndrome. Petrizzo and his wife ...

Selecting a dog suitable for a family with children is an important decision, as the dog will be a part of daily life. There ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. At Charlotte’s Bark and Heal, dog training isn’t the ultimate goal. Therapy is. (Jen McGivney) The scene is unbearably sweet: A ...

I am a puppy raiser for Guiding Eyes for the Blind and have a gifted therapy dog. I also spend a lot of time in dog classes, hanging out in dog parks, and meeting, greeting, and avoiding other ...

If your kids are campaigning hard for a puppy, science just handed them fresh ammo. A three-year study that followed 600 children from preschool into early elementary school found that when families ...

Dogs are a part of family and life, families that have kids often confuse when choosing a dog breed as they want their sweet ...

RALEIGH (WTVD) -- People can get service and therapy dogs for a number of reasons and conditions. You've probably seen them for people who can't see or for those with PTSD. Some dogs can even sniff ...