Failing or dropping out of service dog school doesn't mean a dog isn't smart or well-behaved. Service dogs must meet ...

Over the past year, many people have found ways to honor Mark and Melissa Hortmans' dog, Gilbert. He, too, was shot on June ...

For veterans Rachel Hughes and Michael Deardorff, relief from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the physical toll of ...

In 2007, Mary Lamb received a diagnosis that left her literally and metaphorically paralysed. In 2024, she conquered the ...

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

Never distract, talk to or pet the service dog. Do not make eye contact with it either. Distracting my dog could cause a ...

They’re paw-trol — to help cops cope. The NYPD on Wednesday welcomed two emotional support dogs trained to comfort officers suffering from on-the-job trauma such as police-involved shootings. Big ...

Working dogs in harnesses, vests, and bandanas are seemingly everywhere. They visit community organizations as therapy dogs; escort their handlers to restaurants, shops, and workplaces as service dogs ...

Correction: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that service dogs are registered animals. For more than two years, Wallis Brozman and her service dog, Mork, developed a close bond as ...

Editor’s Note: Shauna ‘Doc’ Springer is a leading experts on psychological trauma, suicide prevention and close relationships. She is the author of “WARRIOR: How to Support Those Who Protect Us” and ...

These dog breeds check off all the boxes for the ultimate emotional support dog—they're cute and cuddly and, most importantly, totally devoted to your comfort and happiness. The waters can get kind of ...

According to the New York City Department of Health and many diners with service dogs, the answer is no. But some dog owners can’t part with their pets. By Rachel Sugar On a quiet weekday evening ...