Two inmates serving time behind the walls of San Quentin were delighted when a very special guest arrived to see them: a ...
Service dogs are highly trained animals that assist individuals with specific disabilities, like blindness, hearing loss, ...
A Finnish study examining interaction between humans and their assistance dogs has found that these working canines actively ...
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Washoe County Board of Commissioners has approved a new dogs in the workplace policy. The board voted ...
A Northern California runner is proving that determination knows no limits.
Anyone who has spent enough time around a service dog can tell you just how conscientious, caring, and patient these animals can be. They are trained to deal with tough situations and support ...
Research reveals that therapy dogs used in healthcare settings significantly reduce patients’ heart rate and blood pressure.
The caption accompanying the video emphasized the high stakes of the seemingly inconsequential deception: “Fake service dogs ...
The idea of getting a service dog had not crossed his mind until about two years ago. He was in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at a U.S. Conference of Mayors conference when he had a Parkinson’s tremor, and ...
Medical service dogs assist patients with physiologic alerts for conditions like POTS, though evidence for cardiac benefits is still emerging.
A nursing student’s attempt to record a routine at‑home assessment took an unexpected—and heartwarming—turn after her dog ...
Albuquerque's Academy of Canine Excellence brought eight service dogs to NASA's Johnson Space Center for real-world training.