Ever since the first friendly wolves began gathering around human campfires tens of thousands of years ago, dogs and people have had a special relationship. Due to their intelligence and eagerness to ...

Camden Olson ‘19 never had a pet dog growing up, but a story she read in the seventh grade sparked an interest in training service dogs. That passion has shaped her experiences ever since: from ...

Every new puppy parent faces the same challenge: how do you turn adorable chaos into a well-trained companion? If you’ve ever searched for answers online, you’re not alone—pet owners everywhere are ...

The University of Delaware is home to several student organizations dedicated to training service dogs, offering a unique experience for students interested in animal care and veterinary science. Of ...

Training a service dog doesn’t just change the life of another veteran; it may help heal the trainer, too. A new study finds that volunteering with dogs could slow biological aging in female veterans ...

As two new residents trot into MCI-Framingham, they won’t be focused on serving time — they’ll learn to sit, stay and how to change lives. The two service dogs in training, named Hawkeye and Helia, ...

JEFFERSON CITY — An organization that trains dogs to be service animals for farmers in need recently picked up a dog from an unlikely home: the Jefferson City Correctional Center. PHARM Dog USA trains ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — International Assistance Dog Week is celebrated annually from Aug. 3 to Aug. 7, and one Indiana-based service dog program hopes to highlight the transformative impact of service ...

FORT GRANT, Arizona (KGUN) — Fort Grant is the first state prison to partner with Soldiers Best Friend, allowing inmates to help veterans in Arizona. The nonprofit connects veterans with service dogs.