In today’s increasingly mobile world, travelers encounter service dogs more frequently than ever. These dogs serve not as companions, but as highly trained partners doing critical work for people with ...

Lawrence Police Department patrol service dog Shadow and his handler Officer Joshua Doncouse in March 2024. Residents have a chance to see their local police dogs in action on Sunday as the Lawrence ...

AMERICAN FORK — Abigail Allred and Mica Durant were on the verge of a crisis. Allred's heart rate was rising during a graduation, and she needed to find a place to sit down before she passed out. As ...

Ruby the rescue dog is training to be part of the Asista Foundation's new mobile Facility Service Dog Program Ruby, the 1-year-old golden retriever, was surrendered to an animal shelter in Canada by ...

The U.S. Department of Justice recently sued Uber for refusing rides to passengers who use service dogs. The Americans with Disabilities Act requires ride-hailing services to accommodate riders who ...

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 ...

Service dogs have become a common feature in California's public spaces over the years, but fake service dogs, advocates say, are hurting real service dogs’ credibility and exacerbating the challenges ...

Emma Dwyer and her sheepadoodle Winston take a break during their service dog training at Victory Service Dogs in Colorado Springs during 2023. Christian Murdock, The Gazette Emma Dwyer takes her ...

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 ...

In most public places, pets are not allowed to accompany you. Exceptions are often made for service dogs who assist with a variety of different functions, but the rules can be complicated sometimes.

Each action is deliberate and rooted in the dog’s ability to stay attuned to its handler’s emotional and physical cues. Over time, these service dogs become essential partners in daily life, offering ...