Most people know that an assistance dog helps someone with a disability – but beyond that, many false assumptions surround ...

Balance Assistance Dogs are specially trained service dogs that provide stability and support to individuals with mobility impairments. These dogs are trained to perform a variety of tasks that help ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Travelers at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport probably noticed a lot of dogs in the airport on Saturday morning. The animals and their trainers were there to take part in a ...

Imagine a loyal partner by your side, ready to open doors, pick up dropped keys, or even alert you to a hidden medical danger. For many people, this is their daily reality, thanks to an assistance dog ...

The puppies are training with Canine Companions for Independence and go on field trips to help them acclimate to all types of environments For a brief moment Disneyland, The Happiest Place on Earth, ...

Trained service dogs cost between $10,000 and $30,000 on average but can go as high as $50,000. Before getting a service dog, consider the associated costs, such as training, food, trips to the vet ...

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Since 2010, prisoners have helped train service animals for the outside world. “I don’t think about much else,” one student said. MONROE — When you’re training dogs, you have to focus outward on ...

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - A trip to the airport can be stressful for anyone, but for those that need an assistance dog that is especially true. That’s why “Can Do Canines” are training to become ...

RIVER FALLS, Wis. (WEAU) - A group of aspiring assistance dogs and a group of University of Wisconsin River Falls students will be teaching each other this semester. Grace Johnson is excited to be a ...

Perkins the assistance dog helps LanDan Olivia brush her hair, turn book pages and more Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013. Her work has previously ...