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

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 ...

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 ...

The problem is that untrained service dogs can be a nuisance to fellow travelers, but also could possibly inhibit actual ...

A service dog trainer went viral on TikTok after sharing five things she allegedly did wrong as a first-time handler and owner. “We all start somewhere,” she wrote in her TikTok’s accompanying video ...

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 ...

In my last column, I wrote about the high-level canine training at Assistance Dogs of the West, the nationally recognized service dog training agency based in Santa Fe. Before those elite students ...

Australian Shepherds are intelligent, energetic, and loyal dogs that make great service animals. They are highly trainable and can perform a wide range of tasks, including assisting people with ...

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 ...

It takes intense effort to teach service dogs the skills they need to help people with disabilities or alert them to ...