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

Some shelter dogs rescued by Operation Kindness may soon be trained to become service animals for people with disabilities. The shelter announced a partnership this week with Oregon-based Dogs for ...

Trained service dogs cost between $10,000 and $30,000 on average but can go as high as $50,000. Before getting a service dog, consider the associated costs, such as training, food, trips to the vet ...

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

People with typical hearing often take for granted the countless sounds they recognize and respond to throughout the day, such as a phone ringing or someone knocking at the door. However, for people ...

Joan Dasef works with her dog, Ollie, who was trained to help Dasef with her hearing needs. TRAVERSE CITY - Until recently, Joan Dasef's smoke alarm was the most useless appliance in her household.

Some dogs just like to work. NEADS offers breeding, raising, training, and placing service dogs. Their canine campus is in Princeton and their Breeding Center is in Sterling. NEADS relies on ...

Imagine a loyal partner by your side, ready to open doors, pick up dropped keys, or even alert you to a hidden medical danger. For many people, this is their daily reality, thanks to an assistance dog ...

“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 ...

Learn about financing options to help you cover the cost of a service dog Lorraine Roberte is an insurance writer for Investopedia. As a personal finance writer, her expertise includes money ...