Operation At Ease, a nonprofit that pairs shelter dogs with veterans and first responders, is planning several events to help ...

Watch this excited service dog get a well-deserved new toy after he saved his owner's life in the middle of the night!

3. Service dogs are not pets. Service dogs are working dogs, not pets. They look adorable in their vests and harnesses, but people shouldn't pet them.

If you have a mental health condition, you may wonder about getting a service dog for depression. We'll explain how such an animal might help and what some of the alternatives are.

Emotional support animals do not have the same protection and training as a service animal; find out why Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013. Her ...

Common Service Dog Breeds. People started training service dogs in the early 1900s. German shepherds used to be the most popular, but there are many different breeds of service dogs now.

Service dogs are not required to wear vests or other identification, and business owners are not allowed to ask for documentation or proof that the dog is a service animal.

Dogs are the only service animals allowed to fly. Here's what to know about traveling with them, and why other travelers shouldn't pet them.

Service dogs are the superheroes among our four-legged friends, as they help humans with physical or mental disabilities lead more independent lives. These dogs are then trained to work and ...

Service dogs are helpful and provide safety for those with illnesses and disabilities, while also detecting dangerous allergens and assisting with travel.But some people bring in totally fake ...

Elizabeth Schoen, 21, with her black Labrador service dog, Eva, at Gravelly Point Park near Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Va., on Aug. 12.

Service animals are the sole responsibility of the owner/handler. The owner/handler is responsible for the overall health and well-being of the animal, including all costs associated with the animal’s ...