We choose to have dogs in our lives for many reasons. However, some people with disabilities actually need the assistance of intelligent and loving pups to get through their own daily routines. Of ...

Don Cherry, a canine behavior consultant pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Missouri, wants to identify what makes a service dog successful — both behaviorally and biologically. Service dogs in the ...

There’s research suggesting that these four-legged “battle buddies” can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. But ...

A video of the moment newly graduated service dogs were reunited with the people who helped raise them has melted hearts online. On May 9, 2025, Canine Companions, the nation's largest service dog ...

Experts share what assistance dogs do, the types of disabilities they support, and the role of reputable organizations in finding the right animal.

Integrating a service dog into your family life can be an incredibly rewarding experience. These animals are specifically ...

"We help the dog and we help the person." Camaro the dog used to spend his nights at an animal shelter, his future and fate uncertain. But one day the Texas-based nonprofit Service Dogs Inc. plucked ...

Follow the two-year service dog training process and hear from their handlers. Thousands of people with disabilities rely on the assistance of service dogs. Follow the two-year service dog training ...

Meera Pal is a Northern California-based writer with a background in journalism and books. She covers pets, real estate, tech, and everything in between. You can follow her on Twitter @Meerakat Kelly ...

From the time the first friendly wolves lingered near human campfires tens of thousands of years ago, dogs and people have shared a truly unique connection. Over the centuries, that bond has only ...

Incarcerated trainers in the Helping PAWS program at Logan Correctional Center raise puppies that will later work as mobility ...