Sam Tawada, a respected figure in the global Guide Dogs movement, visited the Sheffield-based Support Dogs headquarters on a fact-finding mission to help inform him on how he might set up Japan’s ...

Everyone is probably familiar with assistance dogs these days. Most people associate them with guide dogs for the blind or therapy dogs for the elderly. However, specially trained assistance dogs can ...

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 ...

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Three-year-old Cruz is a chocolate lab that has changed the world for 7-year-old Peter Lapollo and his family. "When you have a child with autism, all these unexpected things come ...

Assistance dogs are best known for their ability to help those who are visually impaired. However, did you know there are several additional tasks they're trained for? Here are seven surprising jobs ...

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