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 ...

Dear Savvy Senior: What can you tell me about service dogs for seniors with disabilities? My 67-year-old father has chronic arthritis and Parkinson’s disease, and I’m wondering if an assistance dog ...

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 ...

JACKSONVILLE, FL - January 23, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Vanguard Protection Dogs, a Jacksonville-based protection dog ...

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs reports there were 6,400 veterans who died by suicide in 2022. That’s lower than in 12 of 14 previous years, but it’s three more ...

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Canine Companions celebrated the graduation of 10 service dogs and their owners today, marking a significant milestone in their training program. The organization, which has been ...

What can you tell me about service dogs for seniors with disabilities? My 67-year-old father has chronic arthritis and Parkinson’s disease, and I’m wondering if an assistance dog could help make his ...