People are often shocked when they learn that a fully trained service dog can cost as much as a new car, and a nice one at that. To the average person, these numbers seem unbelievable and a process ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Service-Dog Training and Education Program at UNC-Wilmington has shut down after service dogs in training were denied access to campus. “It is with incredible sadness as ...

Canines For Service trains service dogs to eventually be paired with veterans for free.

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 ...

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 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.

HONOLULU (KABC) -- Our hearts are touched by dogs even when they aren't walking hospital halls to brighten spirits, but some particular service canines are playing an even more important role. "My ...

A service dog is a veteran’s best friend. These highly trained animals help those who served their country re-enter civilian life by being trusted companions. They can sense something before it ...

For some, the mental impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has lingered long past the lockdowns. One study refers to it as “an ...