Dana Lawson says Franz, a Canine Companions graduate, is so impactful to herself and the women who raised him that she calls it “The Franz Effect.” ...

It was Graduation Day and Adoption Day for 13 service dogs who were paired with their human companions – adults, children, ...

Yes, there are medical service dogs specifically trained to help those with hearing loss. These hearing dogs are trained to “alert and lead,” helping to hear sounds and notify their person when ...

Guide dogs for low vision and blindness can be beneficial. This may include moving around, avoiding obstacles, and mental health. Share on Pinterest German Adrasti/Getty Images Service dogs for people ...

“This is a type of science that has an impact that most people could see in their homes,” said Erin Hecht, a canine researcher at Harvard. “Now there’s just no money.” Lost Science “This is a type of ...

Alexandre De Gunzburg, who counts on a 2-year-old Belgian Malinois named “Laze” for help with mobility and medical alerts, said there are many misconceptions about service dogs. De Gunzburg uses his ...

From puppy raisers to service companions, these dogs are changing lives.

A Peachtree City nonprofit that trains service dogs for veterans is getting a $25,000 investment to help continue its mission. Healing 4 Heroes is one of two organizations receiving part of a ...

Many people rely on assistance dogs for support, and the well-being of all participants in these interactions is essential and must be given careful attention. To be sure that the dogs' and their ...

Selective breeding appears to have broadly reshaped the brain networks dogs use to process human voices, words and other communication. Intensive service-dog training produced more focused changes in ...