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 ...

Did you know that an estimated 500,000 service dogs are currently working in the US? A significant number of these dogs ...

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. After ...

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

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Clancy the dog can open doors and retrieve items. He knows how to pull an alarm to call for help and how to pick up dropped items. But most importantly, he helps his ...

It takes intense effort to teach service dogs the skills they need to help people with disabilities or alert them to ...