What do service dogs do? And how much do they cost? Spann Cordle, a disability advocate with cerebral palsy, pioneered ...

"Just having that body next to you sometimes is the comfort they need to do things, go out in public or to get back to school ...

Dog Chow has launched their 3rd annual Service Dog Salute campaign, which donates to organizations dedicated to providing trained service dogs to veterans free of charge. Kelli Bender is the Pets ...

Editor’s Note: Shauna ‘Doc’ Springer is a leading experts on psychological trauma, suicide prevention and close relationships. She is the author of “WARRIOR: How to Support Those Who Protect Us” and ...

Morieka Johnson is a former writer who covered pet products, health, and training. She created Soulpup, a website about responsible pet ownership. Service dogs accomplish pretty amazing feats on a ...

Chronic conditions and disabilities can be challenging. People who have a mental or physical disability or a chronic condition that results in functional impairment, or limitations to their daily ...

It’s not surprising that when it’s time for these dogs to retire, in most cases, they stay with the service dog user as a family pet and companion. Meanwhile, another dog assumes the service dog job.

Low self-confidence. Social isolation. Longing for independence. Service dogs have been long thought to help individuals with physical disabilities find some relief from these feelings. The waiting ...