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Playing with a pooch can help our brains concentrate and relax, a family dog can help prevent food allergies in children, and ...

It's no surprise that dogs benefit people's mental health. In a paper published in iScience, researchers point to a reason as ...

A study shows that growing up with a dog may shift body microbes in ways that support calmer moods, social skills, and emotional balance.

The first major finding is that while most cognitive skills in puppies develop surprisingly early, they develop independently ...

One of the newest employees at Partners with Families and Children doesn't have a degree, doesn't speak English, doesn't have opposable thumbs, just celebrated her 8th birthday and is one of the most ...

Looking for a winter companion? Discover the best cold-weather dog breeds built for snow, from Huskies to Saint Bernards.

Family dogs boost teenagers’ mental health – by changing microbes that live in their bodies, according to a new study.

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Dozens of local families decided to share some holiday joy by bringing home a dog from the Franklin County & Adoption Center ...