"In addition, interactions with dogs could decrease stress and induce positive emotional responses." In this undated stock photo, a man is seen playing with his dog at a park. STOCK PHOTO/Getty ...

Plenty of research has investigated the bond between humans and dogs, demonstrating that canine ... brushing her improved concentration, and playing with her yielded both of these effects. “ ...

The Islip shelter is among nearly 400 across the country, including five others on Long Island, that have worked with Dogs Playing for Life, a nonprofit dedicated to socializing shelter dogs.

Playing With Dogs Relieves Stress In Humans And Canines Alike By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, March 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Playing with a dog for just 15 minutes can ...

Snoop Dogg. Scooby-Doo. Underdogs. Players that have that "dawg" in them. That one famous photo of dogs playing poker. No matter what, dogs seem to rule the world. Whether it's Kirk Herbstreit's ...

The hormone was found at higher concentrations in children when they interacted with dogs, compared to playing on their own with toys and games. Of course, as with any interactions between dogs ...

“It’s immensely important for them to be able to be out and around one another and to be engaging and playing and getting both mental and physical stimulation,” said Aaron Caldwell, Dogs ...