Dear Savvy Senior: What can you tell me about service dogs for seniors with disabilities? My 67-year-old father has chronic arthritis and Parkinson’s disease, and I’m wondering if an assistance dog ...

Most people know that an assistance dog helps someone with a disability – but beyond that, many false assumptions surround ...

Experts share what assistance dogs do, the types of disabilities they support, and the role of reputable organizations in finding the right animal.

Parents of children with variable levels of walking impairment perceive significant quality of life improvements in their children after six months of living with a mobility assistance dog, according ...

“Dog is man’s best friend” is not an expression that is unfamiliar to us. Very often that quote bears witness to the diligent work and acts of heroism performed by dogs, both here and abroad. At the ...

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 ...

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Ability Dogs of Arizona teachs both dogs and their owners at the same time to help them form a stronger relationship. Credit: (Ability Dogs/Submitted) Many people with disabilities need a service dog ...

Andrew and Nicola Brown, from Burton-upon-Trent in Staffordshire, have got their hands full. They are rearing eight labradoodle puppies, four male and four female, most of whom will go on to be ...

What can you tell me about service dogs for seniors with disabilities? My 67-year-old father has chronic arthritis and Parkinson’s disease, and I’m wondering if an assistance dog could help make his ...