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

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

Hugs, tears, barking and tail wagging abounded at San Quentin’s prison when two black Labradors reunited with the incarcerated men who helped raise them to be service dogs. The emotional reunion ...

Some dogs are more than man's best friend. Service dogs perform critical functions to keep their owners safe, healthy, and independent. Also called "assistance dogs," these specially trained animals ...

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

Dogs can’t indulge in a heart-shaped box of chocolates, but they sure can deliver the rich Valentine’s Day sweet.

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

Lawmakers in Washington have cut federal funding for service dogs that are trained for veterans. A North Dakota organization ...

A 15-month-old golden retriever from Florida named Harlow has been amazing users on Instagram and YouTube with videos of her impressive skills. The talented pup can ...

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 ...

Lions club members in Macomb and Oakland Counties gathered before Christmas to perform a service project. The Saint Clair ...