What do service dogs do? And how much do they cost? Spann Cordle, a disability advocate with cerebral palsy, pioneered ...

"Just having that body next to you sometimes is the comfort they need to do things, go out in public or to get back to school ...

Assistance dogs are often thought of as aides for people who are blind or visually impaired, but these animals make life easier for adults and children with a wide range of medical conditions. Share ...

Yes, there are medical service dogs specifically trained to help those with hearing loss. These hearing dogs are trained to “alert and lead,” helping to hear sounds and notify their person when ...

If you’re like me, you might find yourself wanting to say hi to almost every dog you see. That’s why it’s important to ...

New research from Purdue University's College of Veterinary Medicine in conjunction with Florida-based non-profit K9s for Warriors finds military veterans with PTSD do better on both physiological and ...

People are often shocked when they learn that a fully trained service dog can cost as much as a new car, and a nice one at that. To the average person, these numbers seem unbelievable and a process ...

After he returned from serving in Vietnam in 1971, Sal Guliuzza Jr. struggled with undiagnosed post-traumatic stress disorder ...

And maybe, Camilla suggested to her father, Dr. Nick Said, the dog could help him, too. Nick, a Radiologist at Duke University Hospital, wasn’t so sure. Nick learned 20 years ago that he has multiple ...