An Aug. 8 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) shares a tale of heroism by a service dog named Daisy during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The post, which includes a picture of a ...

Mackenzie Jacobs gets up early every morning to feed her puppy, Korlette. The pair practice commands like "sit" and "lie down," The 10-year-old loves being an official puppy raiser and working with ...

Pets such as dogs, cats and even miniature horses can offer humans much more than companionship. Trained therapy animals and guide dogs can provide essential assistance and support that other forms of ...

ARLINGTON, VA –Capitals and America’s VetDogs’ service-dog-in-training Biscuit has completed training and has formally placed as a Facility Dog at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in ...

PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Giving pups a purpose is what The Seeing Eye, a non-profit guide dog training center, aims to do. “Some high-energy dogs need a job, so this is a great channel for them to keep ...

CLEVELAND — At the Cleveland Sight Center, Gabriella Drago rarely stays in one place for long. As the center's leisure and lifestyles manager, she spends her days planning experiences that bring joy ...

Denali is training to become a guide dog, so when she's out in public, she has to stay focused. "We take them along busy roads, try to take them on public transportation, expose them to different ...

Pilot Dogs, one of the nation's oldest and most well-regarded service dog trainers, has been in Franklinton for over 70 years and is evolving amid a new era. Why it matters: Service dogs are crucial ...

Editor's Note: This story has been updated to include additional precautions on e-collar and shock collar training that are addressed in the audio portion of the story. Listen to the episode above for ...