Service dogs are helpful and provide safety for those with illnesses and disabilities, while also detecting dangerous allergens and assisting with travel. But some people bring in totally fake service ...

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In most public places, pets are not allowed to accompany you. Exceptions are often made for service dogs who assist with a variety of different functions, but the rules can be complicated sometimes.

Service dogs are trained to perform tasks directly related to a person's disability and are allowed in public spaces. Handlers must adhere to local laws regarding licensing and vaccinations, but ...

Obtaining a dog can be hard, with costs ranging between $15,000 and $50,000. For Robert Gaylog, his service dog, Callie, is crucial to navigating public spaces and maintaining his health. He suffered ...

Task-trained service dogs serve a vital role, from alerting owners to life-threatening allergens or imminent seizures to helping calm someone with an anxiety disorder. Service dogs are working wonders ...

Veterans’ mental health is in epidemic mode, and each day we do not act to mitigate this crisis, is another day more than 20 American heroes commit suicide. This is no exaggeration. Studies indicate ...

Service dogs can alleviate some symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder for veterans, according to a study our team published in June 2024 in the medical journal JAMA Network Open. Building off our ...

Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods are studying how the canine mind develops and what makes a successful service dog. By Emily Anthes Most students at the Biological Sciences Building at Duke University are ...

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 ...