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 ...

People are often shocked when they learn that a fully trained service dog can cost as much as a new car, and a nice one at that. To the average person, these numbers seem unbelievable and a process ...

How and where to get a service dog can be a life-changing decision for those with disabilities. Service dogs are trained to perform tasks that aid their handlers with physical or psychiatric ...

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 ...

The NEADS Prison Pup Program pairs inmates with puppies to train them as service dogs for people with disabilities. Inmates in the program gain a sense of purpose, learn valuable skills, and ...

The founder and president of Paws for Purple Hearts is celebrating 50 years of the modern-day service dog concept she began by training dogs to serve people. Dr. Bonnie Bergin's nonprofit trains dogs ...

Carmen selected Pochita to train as her service dog in late 2023 from a responsible breeder because of his exceptionally friendly and stable temperament and a willingness to work. Carmen says the ...