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Which breeds make the best service dogs?

Service dogs play a valuable role in the lives of those with long-term physical, mental, and emotional illnesses and disorders. Here’s a look at...

The role of dogs in World War I

This National K9 Veterans Day, we celebrate the military and working dogs that stood alongside American soldiers during World War I. Dogs played a military...

Service dogs help veterans with PTSD

K9s For Warriors is turning shelter dogs that would’ve otherwise been euthanized into service dogs for veterans suffering with PTSD. The dog's life gets...

Delta bans pit bulls as service and emotional support animals

Delta airlines has banned all pit bulls on planes — even if they're service or support animals. Earlier in 2018, Delta introduced a stricter selection...

Service, therapy and emotional support dogs

The terms are sometimes used interchangeably, but there’s a difference between these three working dog classifications. Our canine companions enjoy having a job. Many become...

Service dogs for injured veterans

Dogs For Our Brave is a Non-Profit organization that pairs injured American Veterans with service dogs at no cost. In 2013, Andy Gladstein learned the...

Service dogs for children with autism

Dogs specially trained to work with children on the autism spectrum have been successfully helping youngsters and their families cope with this difficult condition. Anyone...

Therapy dogs in funeral homes

Therapy dogs offering comfort to grieving families is a growing trend. Therapy dogs are used in many settings, from schools and correctional facilities to hospitals...

Prison program helps dogs and inmates

Offenders train shelter dogs for adoption thanks to successful prison programs that give both inmates and animals a second chance in life. When most people...