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

Somerville resident Tarik Griggs gets up at 5:30 a.m. every day to feed and walk his dog Walter, a Labrador-Golden retriever mix. Along the way he chats with neighbors and anyone coming up to say hi ...

Since 1 in 5 Americans live with a mental health diagnosis, there is an uptick of people who have a psychiatric service dog (PSD). To qualify for the service, individuals must be legally disabled ...

While many disabled people receive service dogs from professional training programs, getting a “program dog” often requires time and resources that many disabled people just cannot afford. Many ...

Having a furry friend can add fun and companionship for anyone — but for children with autism, it can be life-changing. A recent study from the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine ...

Multiple families are turning to service dogs — and the community — hoping they will bring life-saving medical assistance and ...

Follow the two-year service dog training process and hear from their handlers. Thousands of people with disabilities rely on assistance of service dogs. From training as puppies, living in prison, and ...

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — It looks like controlled chaos as Malinois, Dutch Shepherds to German Shepherds crisscross the yard and jump into tubs of water. But it is actually just dog play. The dog ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jen Reeder is an award-winning journalist who specializes in pets. A service dog for a veteran with PTSD answered the call of duty ...