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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A Montana nonprofit that pairs veterans with service dogs is warning that its largest source of funding could disappear at ...

(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 ...

While many disabled people receive service dogs from professional training programs, getting a “program dog” often requires time and resources that many disabled people just cannot afford. Many ...

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 ...