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 ...
One of the questions people ask the most when Tazuna and I are out and about is about the process to become a service dog and what the service dog qualifications are. She has her vest, is obedient to ...
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 ...
You’ve probably heard of it. Service animals, emotional support animals, acting up. But have you ever seen this? This takes place in a state capitol. My sources tell me that a service dog defecated on ...
Some dogs are more than man's best friend. Service dogs perform critical functions to keep their owners safe, healthy, and independent. Also called "assistance dogs," these specially trained animals ...
Quick and easy. Get matched with a Pet Insurance partner. Emotional support animals (ESAs) have become increasingly prescribed as a means to manage anxiety, depression and other psychological ...
Mar. 26—Students had the chance Tuesday to learn about a volunteer organization that offers local first responders and veterans training for their dogs to become service animals at no cost. Dogs 4 ...
In June, Jennifer Pegram got her “sidekick” Leonard, a service dog, to assist with her mobility. She has cerebral palsy, a disorder that affects her movement, balance and coordination. In the just ...
Air Force Veteran Henry J. Ham II share his experience with his service dog, Trip, which was provided to him for free thanks to Rusk County Pets Alive and the Second Chance Initiative Dog Program.