Rex is a 9 month old Black Labrador from Littleton, Colorado. He’s also a school therapy dog and best friend with almost every child in school. The Colorado puppy is so popular, in fact, that a student made Rex a mailbox that kids can use to drop letters for the loving pup when Rex is […]
“I think it really came from this idea that dogs should be separated from the best parts of the house – they shouldn’t be in the kitchen, dining room, couch, or bed,” said Dr. Horowitz. “For some reason there is a feeling that we need to maintain our dominance over them by having full ownership […]
Both parents and non-parents reported high levels of exercise and play with their pets. (Pexels photo) Have you noticed lately that more cats are riding in strollers? Or bumper stickers that say “I love my Granddogs”? You don’t make it up. More and more people are investing a lot of time, money and attention in […]
The gut microbiome is having a moment. An explosion of research over the past decade has delved into a possible connection between the microbiome and brain conditions, including autism. Once-fringe microbial treatments for autism, such as fecal transplants and probiotic pills, are receiving serious scientific attention and funding. It’s still an open question, however, whether […]
A dog is hailed as a hero after rescuing a boy trapped in the Tennessee waters. The dog Cooper was missing during a flash flood that devastated parts of Tennessee, including the city of Waverly. He was reported as “found” in a post on Concerned Citizens of Humphreys County Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/994582683899070/posts/4579619262062043 According to the […]
We all get into routines and it can be quite confusing when something is bothering you. These disorders can often be even more stressful for children with autism. A California mom with a son on the Spectrum says a retail store recently went out of their way when it had such a problem. PHOTO: ADOBE […]
The sound of dogs barking is usually not a sound associated with high school. But these are sounds that students hear when a group of dogs with a dog trainer arrive at Ohr Torah Stone Derech Avot High School in Efrat each week. Students in special school classes who are enrolled in a special dog […]
