Since 1 in 5 Americans live with a mental health diagnosis, there is an uptick of people who have a psychiatric service dog (PSD). To qualify for the service, individuals must be legally disabled ...
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 ...
On social media, young disabled creators are training their own service dogs and sharing their journeys online. It’s a niche community that I’ve been a part of since I began training my service dog, ...
Alice Gibbs is a Newsweek Senior Internet Trends & Culture Reporter based in the U.K. For the last two years she has specialized in viral trends and internet news, with a particular focus on animals, ...
Training a service dog doesn’t just change the life of another veteran; it may help heal the trainer, too. A new study finds that volunteering with dogs could slow biological aging in female veterans ...
HONOLULU (KABC) -- Our hearts are touched by dogs even when they aren't walking hospital halls to brighten spirits, but some particular service canines are playing an even more important role. "My ...