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

Imagine a loyal partner by your side, ready to open doors, pick up dropped keys, or even alert you to a hidden medical danger. For many people, this is their daily reality, thanks to an assistance dog ...

It takes intense effort to teach service dogs the skills they need to help people with disabilities or alert them to ...

Balance Assistance Dogs are specially trained service dogs that provide stability and support to individuals with mobility impairments. These dogs are trained to perform a variety of tasks that help ...

Most people know that an assistance dog helps someone with a disability – but beyond that, many false assumptions surround ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Travelers at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport probably noticed a lot of dogs in the airport on Saturday morning. The animals and their trainers were there to take part in a ...

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WILMINGTON -- On a bright and sunny morning, students at the University of North Carolina Wilmington's campus prepare for the grind of summer classes. Amidst the morning bustle is a score of dogs in ...

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - A trip to the airport can be stressful for anyone, but for those that need an assistance dog that is especially true. That’s why “Can Do Canines” are training to become ...

The puppies are training with Canine Companions for Independence and go on field trips to help them acclimate to all types of environments For a brief moment Disneyland, The Happiest Place on Earth, ...

RIVER FALLS, Wis. (WEAU) - A group of aspiring assistance dogs and a group of University of Wisconsin River Falls students will be teaching each other this semester. Grace Johnson is excited to be a ...

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Trainers acclimated future assistance dogs to the sights, sounds and smells of ambulances to help better prepare them for emergency situations in Grand Rapids on on Wednesday, May ...