"Just having that body next to you sometimes is the comfort they need to do things, go out in public or to get back to school ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Clancy the dog can open doors and retrieve items. He knows how to pull an alarm to call for help and how to pick up dropped items. But most importantly, he helps his ...

That daily 6 a.m. walk around the block with your dog may be tough but healthy: New research suggests the exercise and companionship is lowering your odds of developing a disability. However, the good ...

People who own a dog have a much lower risk of disability in older age – but cat owners don’t seem to be protected in the same way. Unsurprisingly, the benefit is lost if you don’t walk your dog – or ...

@diggydagg is combating a common misconception about dogs with disabilities, including those with paralysis. Recently, the TikToker shared a video of her paralyzed dog, Tyrion, begging to go for a ...

The family dog could serve as a partner and ally in efforts to help children with disabilities incorporate more physical activity into their daily lives, a new study from Oregon State University ...

Investigation on dogs certified by unaccredited trainer (4 min 46 sec) K9 Search Medical Detection didn't show evidence of appropriate record keeping and practices. Officials highlight risk to public ...

I finally visited the house of my friend, who is a fellow lawyer with a disability and seasoned guide dog handler, for an afternoon of allowing our two new dog partners recreationally to play. I ...

As a disabled veteran with a service dog trained by K9 Partners for Patriots in Brooksville, I have a unique perspective on one of the most pressing issues facing the service dog community today: the ...

In this episode of “Enable: The Disability Podcast,” Spann shares how his service dog Finn helped him with everything from ...

An analysis of data from more than 11,000 older Japanese adults suggests that seniors who own a dog may be at lower risk of disability than those who have never been dog owners. Yu Taniguchi of the ...

There are only two questions employees can ask to determine whether a dog is trained to serve a person with a disability.