It’s what he was born to do. Across Minnesota, more than a dozen organizations are breeding, raising and training a growing legion of service dogs to help people with a widening range of disabilities ...

Service dogs play a vital role in the lives of individuals with disabilities, offering assistance, companionship, and a newfound sense of independence. These dogs are trained to perform specific tasks ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - IN-DEPTH WITH SARAH WALL: A four-legged hero saving the day and finding a missing child! K-9s are an important part of not only law enforcement, but also therapy, search and ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — International Assistance Dog Week is celebrated annually from Aug. 3 to Aug. 7, and one Indiana-based service dog program hopes to highlight the transformative impact of service ...

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 ...

A medical alert dog is a service dog trained to alert you at the onset of a medical condition, such as a seizure, low blood sugar, or the presence of a food allergen. You’ll have to complete an ...

In short order, Teddy -- a bright-eyed and bushy-tailed 3-year-old yellow Lab -- punched a wall button with his nose, yanked a rope to open a kitchen cabinet door and tugged a walker across the floor.