Large dogs often carry an unfair reputation for being intimidating, especially around young children. In reality, many big ...

I read your column on pit bulls. You can't say that pit bulls are just as good as any other breed for children. Headlines and stats don't lie. People with low self-esteem love to procure pit bulls ...

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Multiple families are turning to service dogs — and the community — hoping they will bring life-saving medical assistance and ...

Due to their compact size and sometimes-yappy nature, small dogs get a bad rap. Yet while the loud-and-unruly stereotype seems to fit many small dog breeds, there are several that defy the odds. Do ...

What Makes a Small Dog Breed Good for Kids? Annie-Mae Levy, a professional dog trainer for the puppy and dog training app, Woofz, says small breeds should be very comfortable with hands-on family ...

Researchers say adults are increasingly disconnected from small children in daily life. Pets — especially dogs — are stepping in to fill that emotional space. Julian Stratenschulte/dpa A dog in a tiny ...

For instance, the group’s 2022 study discovered that dogs store key sensory features about their toys—notably what they look ...

Toddlers can pick up new words just by overhearing conversations. Now, new research suggests that some intelligent dogs can expand their vocabulary in just the same way.

K?" Both parents and dog owners know that some words should not be spoken, but only spelled, to prevent small ears from ...