Canines For Service trains service dogs to eventually be paired with veterans for free.
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 ...
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Service-Dog Training and Education Program at UNC-Wilmington has shut down after service dogs in training were denied access to campus. “It is with incredible sadness as ...
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 ...
In June, Jennifer Pegram got her “sidekick” Leonard, a service dog, to assist with her mobility. She has cerebral palsy, a disorder that affects her movement, balance and coordination. In the just ...
HONOLULU (KABC) -- Our hearts are touched by dogs even when they aren't walking hospital halls to brighten spirits, but some particular service canines are playing an even more important role. "My ...
A service dog is a veteran’s best friend. These highly trained animals help those who served their country re-enter civilian life by being trusted companions. They can sense something before it ...
Canine Companions is working on expanding access to service dogs in Oklahoma to help people with disabilities live with greater independence. As demand for trained service animals continues to grow. A ...