comfort dogs Archives

Violet the Canine Comforter’s First Week on the Job

November 20, 2015

Violet meets high school students during her first week.
Photo by AMY E. VOIGT/THE BLADE

Here’s a great story from Toledo about a beautiful, two-year-old Chocolate Lab named Violet, who was trained by Assistance Dogs for Achieving Independence and donated to a local. . .

Amazing Video of a Dog Calming a Woman Having an Asperger’s Meltdown

June 16, 2015

This is hard to watch, but it’s an amazing example of how dogs can help people who suffer from Asperger’s syndrome calm down after an emotional outburst. Danielle Jacobs bravely. . .

Dogs Play Increasing Role in Comforting Mourners at Funeral Homes

June 15, 2015

Matthew Fiorillo plays with his dog Lulu on the funeral home’s lawn.
Photo by Jim Fitzgerald/AP

As dog owners, we all know how comforting it can be to have your best friend by your side in times of stress, and studies have shown that petting a dog has many beneficial effects on. . .