In order to narrow down the best dog breeds for kids and families, here is a list of 25 breeds with great personalities ...

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A therapy dog hailed “exceptional” by its trainer has been helping children feel calmer and more focused at school. Hero, an ...

a staff educator and facility dog handler at Children’s Mercy Kansas City, tells Yahoo Life. Depending on their size, dogs may feel threatened by young kids who are at eye level, and toddlers ...

If you have children, they've probably asked for a pet dog at some point or another. While the idea may be daunting in some ways, there are certain dogs that are great for families. Amir Anwary ...

Dogs also make excellent companions for kids with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The Autism Society says most people with an ASD diagnosis, which includes Asperger’s Disorder, find social ...

I have a small dog that is easily triggered by young children, the noise of children playing nearby, and sometimes even places that children frequent (i.e., parks, trails, playgrounds).

A pet costume contest was held for decades at the Parkview Pet Supplies store in Chicago. Halloween has only gotten bigger ...