Somerville resident Tarik Griggs gets up at 5:30 a.m. every day to feed and walk his dog Walter, a Labrador-Golden retriever mix. Along the way he chats with neighbors and anyone coming up to say hi ...

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

There’s research suggesting that these four-legged “battle buddies” can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. But shortages and long wait times pose barriers. There’s research suggesting that ...

It takes intense effort to teach service dogs the skills they need to help people with disabilities or alert them to ...

You've probably seen service dogs helping people with diabetes, anxiety, or seizures, but service dogs are now becoming more ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Navy veteran Paul Schaafsma relies on his service dog Bob to help him manage post-traumatic stress disorder from his time serving in the military. According to the U.S.

WASHINGTON — Hank Ford, a 54-year-old Army and Marine Corps veteran, was dozing one morning in February after his wife left for work, when his service dog, Tommy, started barking and pawing his chest ...

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 ...