Man’s Best (& Oldest) Friend
Animals and humans have worked together in therapeutic relationships for more than 12,000 years. Scientists proved this when they found a 12,000-year-old human skeleton in Israel, holding close the skeletal remains of a puppy. The history of the human-canine bond starts even earlier than that, however humans and wolves, the ancestor of our domestic dogs, […]
Healthy and Happy Dog Tips
For a happy and healthy dpet, here you’ll find care, behavior, and training dog tips. Let the countdown begin… 10.) “Dog breath” is a ubiquitous problem for dog owners, but bad breath left unchecked can lead to serious problems for a dog’s teeth and overall health. To prevent gum disease and other dental problems, do […]
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Valentine’s Day is a holiday dedicated to cuddling up and spending time with the one you love most. You know, the one who is always there for you, who picks you up when you are down and never complains about how you spend your days (so long as you spend them together). Most people spend […]
Animal Assisted Therapy Helps Alzheimer’s & Dementia Patients
Alzheimer’s and dementia are lonely diseases. Diagnosed patients get frustrated and anxious in social situations and choose to isolate themselves from people. This is where animal assisted therapy programs come in. Animal-assisted therapy programs benefit Alzheimer’s and dementia patients by promoting social interaction. “Sometimes you get a resident here who is not very social, keeping […]
Photo Doggies for Anthony
When friends of cancer patient Anthony Lyons of Phoenix, AZ, posted a request on Facebook for “photo doggies for Anthony” to cheer him up, they did not anticipate the overwhelming response the request would receive. Lyons, 16, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia last July. Therapy dogs visit him twice a week at Phoenix Children’s […]