Studies have shown that dogs can reduce your stress levels and make you healthier, so it’s no surprise that everyone from bloggers to fashion designers are keeping their K9s close during one of the most stressful times of the year – New York Fashion Week! I found a few snaps of great dogs at NYFW. Although I’m sure many of the doggies can’t make it into the tents, they are happy to provide some cuddles between shows. Unless they are these dogs, who have a backstage ritual of their own!

Blogger Chriselle Lim poses with a giant Leonberger between shows.

Designer Lela Rose keeps her Norwich Terrier, Stitch, close by after her show.

This English Bull Terrier is ready for Fashion Week!