GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Clancy the dog can open doors and retrieve items. He knows how to pull an alarm to call for help and how to pick up dropped items. But most importantly, he helps his ...

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 ...

“Dog is man’s best friend” is not an expression that is unfamiliar to us. Very often that quote bears witness to the diligent work and acts of heroism performed by dogs, both here and abroad. At the ...

Service dogs can be four-legged lifesavers, alerting to dangerous allergens, assisting with travel and making people with a wide range of disabilities safer. But fake service dogs, advocates say, are ...

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 ...

Balance Assistance Dogs are specially trained service dogs that provide stability and support to individuals with mobility ...

Not all dogs wearing service dog vests are genuine. In our modern society there are a huge variety of different types of service and assistance dogs. Not only are there guide dogs for the blind, but ...

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 ...

Follow the two-year service dog training process and hear from their handlers. Thousands of people with disabilities rely on the assistance of service dogs. Follow the two-year service dog training ...

DOVER — You've probably heard of training programs for service dogs. But have you ever heard of an organization that supports the long-term care of service dogs? Brendan Madden founded the New ...