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Top 10 Therapy Dog Breeds

An even temperament and a surplus of love and affection, many breeds make great therapy dogs. Here are our picks for Top 10 Therapy Dog Breeds.

Top 10 Best Psychiatric Service Dog Breeds

Have you heard of psychiatric service dog breeds? These canines are specially trained to maintain their handler's emotional state.

Autism in Dogs: Myth or Reason for Concern?

It's no secret that we share a lot of similarities with our four-legged best friends. But what about mental illnesses? Can dogs have autism?

Mysterious Stranger Leads Family To Find Stolen Service Dog

A mother follows a mysterious lead offering to take her to her family's missing service dog, leading to a joyous reunion in the dark of night.

Shelter Spotlight: National Service Dogs

With a lofty vision of becoming Canada's premiere service dog provider, National Service Dogs believes in the life-changing power of Certified Service Dogs.

Therapy Dogs Help Children With Autism More Than We Thought

Research from a Texas Tech University study show that therapy dogs may be even more beneficial to children on the autistic spectrum than previously thought.

Study: Being Man’s Best Friend May Be Written In Dogs’ Genes

A new study has found a link between human connectivity and specific genes in Beagles, and helps answer the question, "Why is a dog Man's Best Friend?"

HABRI Study Finds Dogs De-Stress Families With Autistic Children

Even more proof that dogs do so much for people. Therapy animals are beneficial to the entire family, long-term study suggests.

Just What The Doctor Ordered: The Health Benefits Of Cats

Take two kitties and call me in the morning - it's just what the doctor ordered! Here are just of few of the health benefits of cats - bring one home.

HABRI Proves Animals Provide Amazing Health Benefits

Human Animal Bond Research Initiative survey shows that 97% of doctors believe owning a pet benefits health Whenever I come home after a bad day, my dog is m…