"Just having that body next to you sometimes is the comfort they need to do things, go out in public or to get back to school," Abby Hill said.

A trained service dog is surrendered at the shelter in the video. Named Castor, the German Shepherd was a “seizure-response ...

After he returned from serving in Vietnam in 1971, Sal Guliuzza Jr. struggled with undiagnosed post-traumatic stress disorder ...

Dog Chow has launched their 3rd annual Service Dog Salute campaign, which donates to organizations dedicated to providing trained service dogs to veterans free of charge. Kelli Bender is the Pets ...

Working dogs in harnesses, vests, and bandanas are seemingly everywhere. They visit community organizations as therapy dogs; escort their handlers to restaurants, shops, and workplaces as service dogs ...

What do service dogs do? And how much do they cost? Spann Cordle, a disability advocate with cerebral palsy, pioneered ...

Editor’s Note: Shauna ‘Doc’ Springer is a leading experts on psychological trauma, suicide prevention and close relationships. She is the author of “WARRIOR: How to Support Those Who Protect Us” and ...

Correction: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that service dogs are registered animals. For more than two years, Wallis Brozman and her service dog, Mork, developed a close bond as ...

These dog breeds check off all the boxes for the ultimate emotional support dog—they're cute and cuddly and, most importantly, totally devoted to your comfort and happiness. The waters can get kind of ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jerry Burns, a puppy raiser with Guiding Eyes ...

They’re paw-trol — to help cops cope. The NYPD on Wednesday welcomed two emotional support dogs trained to comfort officers suffering from on-the-job trauma such as police-involved shootings. Big ...

For many students, back to school means back to drool. A growing number of K-12 schools have gone to the canines as social workers, counselors, and administrators train therapy dogs to work in ...