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 ...

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 ...

Experts share what assistance dogs do, the types of disabilities they support, and the role of reputable organizations in finding the right animal.

Training a service dog doesn’t just change the life of another veteran; it may help heal the trainer, too. A new study finds that volunteering with dogs could slow biological aging in female veterans ...

CHARLOTTE — Project 2 Heal, a nonprofit that provides service dogs to veterans, children with special needs, and adults with disabilities, will celebrate the graduation of local veteran, Peter Chryst, ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - A U.S. Army veteran received a life-changing gift Wednesday during the American Warrior Real Estate class -- a fully trained service dog. The surprise presentation came at the close ...

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Canine Companions celebrated the graduation of 10 service dogs and their owners today, marking a significant milestone in their training program. The organization, which has been ...

DELAND - For nine years Allison Leffler felt helpless when her autistic daughter had sensory meltdowns. But recently she watched in awe as her sensory-overloaded daughter found comfort and calm in the ...

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 ...