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 ...

In my last column, I wrote about the high-level canine training at Assistance Dogs of the West, the nationally recognized service dog training agency based in Santa Fe. Before those elite students ...

HONOLULU (KABC) -- Our hearts are touched by dogs even when they aren't walking hospital halls to brighten spirits, but some particular service canines are playing an even more important role. "My ...

For more than two decades, an Old-Bethpage couple has been raising service dogs for Canine Companions, helping prepare them for lives assisting people with ...

Owner Sam Welborn wasn't ready for a new dog until Leo came into her life — and now he brings joy to others thanks to videos ...

The program is only available to veterans, military members, first responders, and those who have lost an immediate family ...

ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — Paws of War Eastern North Carolina is helping to train service animals and their handlers. The ...

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 ...