For more than two decades, an Old-Bethpage couple has been raising service dogs for Canine Companions, helping prepare them for lives assisting people with ...

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 ...

Imagine a loyal partner by your side, ready to open doors, pick up dropped keys, or even alert you to a hidden medical danger. For many people, this is their daily reality, thanks to an assistance dog ...

Assistance dogs are best known for their ability to help those who are visually impaired. However, did you know there are several additional tasks they’re trained for? Here are seven surprising jobs ...

Every day, in every way, the bond between man and dog is unmistakable. It's physical and emotional, but for Megan Stanislow and her service dog, Josie, it's protection and medical service for a ...

The program is only available to veterans, military members, first responders, and those who have lost an immediate family ...

Handlers urge lawmakers to modernize Georgia law, protect medical alert dogs, and recognize owner-trained service animals.

Task-trained service dogs serve a vital role, from alerting owners to life-threatening allergens or imminent seizures to helping calm someone with an anxiety disorder. Service dogs are working wonders ...