Training a service dog doesn’t just change the life of another veteran; it may help heal the trainer, too. A new study finds that volunteering with dogs could slow biological aging in female veterans ...

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

Since 1 in 5 Americans live with a mental health diagnosis, there is an uptick of people who have a psychiatric service dog (PSD). To qualify for the service, individuals must be legally disabled ...

Service dogs are a vital tool for the approximately 500,000 Americans who are partnered with them, and when out in public, they’re working diligently to keep their human handlers safe. That can mean ...

You may have seen a dog in a store or restaurant and wondered what kind of training they’ve received. Odds are, it’s more intense than you think. Potential service dogs receive one to two years of ...

In June, Jennifer Pegram got her “sidekick” Leonard, a service dog, to assist with her mobility. She has cerebral palsy, a disorder that affects her movement, balance and coordination. In the just ...

(Tribune News Service) — Curious passers-by often can't help but peek into Jennifer Desher's office on the University of Pennsylvania's campus: On any given afternoon, she's playing host to a handful ...

Quick and easy. Get matched with a Pet Insurance partner. Emotional support animals (ESAs) have become increasingly prescribed as a means to manage anxiety, depression and other psychological ...

Leo flunked out of service dog school and still shows up daily with shoes and sweatshirts like, 'I’m helping.' ...

In eastern Colorado, a transformative initiative is underway at the Leasure Ranch K9 Academy. Here, rescue dogs are given not just a second chance at life but also the opportunity to go on a new path.