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 ...

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 ...

Service dogs enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities, promoting greater independence, self-confidence, and social interaction. Studies have found that service dogs can help their ...

Volunteer Amy Picard and her service dog demonstrate at a national Elks convention at the Desmond Hotel in Colonie. Jake Orshan and Eri, his service-dog in training, are ready to start an ibi Semper ...

Service dogs have been found to be of great help to autistic children, promoting social interaction and enhancing safety.

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 ...