Psychiatric service dogs (PSDs) are dogs that are specially trained to work with people who have certain kinds of mental illnesses or learning disabilities. These dogs can help their owners perform ...

A charity celebrating ten years of working with veterans and service dogs held a special conference and awards evening in Winchester. On Thursday, September 11, Service Dogs UK hosted their "Dogs ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Service dogs can be found in most public places these days, but have you ever wondered how a dog qualifies to become one? Some students on the University of Kentucky’s campus ...

Some service dogs are specially trained to seek help if their owner is suffering from a debilitating medical emergency and requires help. What's False Not all service dogs acquire this type of ...

It’s not surprising that when it’s time for these dogs to retire, in most cases, they stay with the service dog user as a family pet and companion. Meanwhile, another dog assumes the service dog job.

You can get a service dog or nonservice animal depending on your disability and if you meet certain criteria. A service dog for depression is also called a psychiatric service dog, a type of ...

There’s research suggesting that these four-legged “battle buddies” can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. But ...

WASHINGTON — Hank Ford, a 54-year-old Army and Marine Corps veteran, was dozing one morning in February after his wife left for work, when his service dog, Tommy, started barking and pawing his chest ...

Obtaining a dog can be hard, with costs ranging between $15,000 and $50,000. For Robert Gaylog, his service dog, Callie, is crucial to navigating public spaces and maintaining his health. He suffered ...

Diabetic service dogs, also called diabetic alert dogs or DADs, are trained to let you know when your blood sugar has spiked too high or dropped too low. This way, you can take action before the ...

Leadership coach John Bates was speaking at a TED conference in front of a huge audience when his dog Flash walked across the stage, sniffed him, and repeatedly started poking him with his nose. Flash ...