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EPISODE · Aug 17, 2026 · 7 MIN

Dogs Help Ease Teens' Social Stress

from Wisconsin's Midday News

ABC News Morning Drive Anchor Cheri Preston talks about how new research from Tufts University suggests that adolescents struggling with social skills can benefit from caring for a dog. What did the study entail? Are the benefits beneficial for people of every age? What other factors should be taken into consideration before buying a dog? Is the same data true for other pets like cats and rabbits?

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