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

Service dogs play a vital role in the lives of individuals with disabilities, offering assistance, companionship, and a newfound sense of independence. These dogs are trained to perform specific tasks ...

Balance Assistance Dogs are specially trained service dogs that provide stability and support to individuals with mobility impairments. These dogs are trained to perform a variety of tasks that help ...

WASHINGTON — Army veteran Bob Ouellette and Cooper, a 9-year-old golden retriever, were outside the Capitol on Wednesday to support a bill that would fund $10 million annually for grants to provide ...

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 ...

Untrained or poorly trained animals are misrepresented as service animals, creating issues for people with disabilities and businesses. Fake service dogs cause problems such as unsanitary behavior, ...

Every day a volunteer for Helping Paws wakes up early and becomes an Uber driver for some of the cutest and most helpful clients ever — service dogs in training. Helping Paws breeds, trains and places ...

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

A medical alert dog is a service dog trained to alert you at the onset of a medical condition, such as a seizure, low blood sugar, or the presence of a food allergen. You’ll have to complete an ...