Research shows the presence of dogs increases overall human well-being, which can come in handy in high-stress work environments like the White House.
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A dog psychologist looks at the presidential candidates’ relationships with dogs.
Pets inspire powerful emotions and strong attachments. They comfort the sick, console the lonely and entertain the children. We invite them into our families, pay their human-sized medical expenses and…
A dog saved Richard Nixon’s political career. In September 1952, Republican presidential nominee Dwight Eisenhower was furious with Nixon, his running mate in the coming presidential election. Nixon, who…
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