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 ...

Have you ever been in a restaurant or on an airplane, seen a dog, and wondered, “Is that dog allowed in here?” Well, if the dog in question is a guide dog or service dog, the answer is yes. Working ...

TODAY ON. FOR THE RECORD, I DIDN’T EVEN UNDERSTAND WHAT A SERVICE DOG COULD DO FOR ME. A LOCAL ORGANIZATION AIMED AT PROVIDING SERVICE DOGS FOR VETERANS. I KNEW THAT WITHIN THE FIRST, I WOULD SAY TWO ...

Service dogs are trained to perform tasks directly related to a person's disability and are allowed in public spaces. Handlers must adhere to local laws regarding licensing and vaccinations, but ...

Obtaining a dog can be hard, with costs ranging between $15,000 and $50,000. For Robert Gaylog, his service dog, Callie, is crucial to navigating public spaces and maintaining his health. He suffered ...

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.

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 ...