The idea of a “kid-friendly” dog is appealing, especially for families seeking a calm companion for their children. But what ...

One of the best pieces of advice I ever read was to teach young children this simple rule when touching or petting dogs - any ...

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 ...

Pairing Juvenile Justice Center youths with Humane Society of Midland County dogs, PAWSitive Helpers Program recently resumed teaching the kids new skills and teaching rescue dogs better manners.

Children experience dog bites more often than adults, mainly because they move quickly and get close to the animal’s face.

Janea Little, who previously worked with S.O.S. Animal Rescue, said dog owners need to be responsible. She tests dogs for compatibility. Linda Beauchamp's Australian shepherd, Cyndy, watches Linda ...

The popular saying may claim that dogs are man's best friend, but whoever coined this phrase clearly never saw the bond between a dog and a baby. Even though some dogs are more comfortable around kids ...

Opinion articles provide independent perspectives on key community issues, separate from our newsroom reporting. The scene is unbearably sweet: A little girl, about eight, is training a puppy. Like a ...

This is a free event where families can meet various working dogs, including law enforcement canines, therapy dogs, and ...

Both kids and dogs ran the races on Kids’ Day at the Clark County Fair on Wednesday. The annual Kids’ Day activities included arts and crafts, vegetable sculpture and flower arranging. A series of ...