In short order, Teddy -- a bright-eyed and bushy-tailed 3-year-old yellow Lab -- punched a wall button with his nose, yanked a rope to open a kitchen cabinet door and tugged a walker across the floor.

DELAND - For nine years Allison Leffler felt helpless when her autistic daughter had sensory meltdowns. But recently she watched in awe as her sensory-overloaded daughter found comfort and calm in the ...

CONCORD, Calif. (KGO) -- Service dogs have been helping the disabled and visually impaired for decades. But now an innovative program started in the Bay Area is now training dogs to help another group ...

Nakelle Williams is a multi-skilled journalist at CBS News Atlanta, reporting on issues impacting the residents of Fulton County. September is National Service Dog Month, a time to honor heroic ...

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 ...

Obtaining a medical service or an alert dog can be expensive and challenging. They may be beneficial for many health conditions, but training is a crucial factor that can impact the animal’s ...

The Guide Dogs of America held a graduation ceremony for a dozen dogs on Saturday morning, officially starting their chapters as service dogs trained specifically to help people living with ...

The bond between handlers and service dogs is a powerful connection that is difficult to describe in words. Service dogs are highly trained animals that assist people with disabilities in carrying out ...

Snoopy was also celebrating 75 years of the 'Peanuts' comic strip during the Goodyear blimp ride Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013, covering pets, ...

Canine Companions is working on expanding access to service dogs in Oklahoma to help people with disabilities live with greater independence. As demand for trained service animals continues to grow. A ...

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — While it’s not high school or even college graduation season, a very special commencement ceremony took place Monday evening in Lancaster County. After two years of ...