PHOENIX - Dogs are cute, furry, lovable best friends, but for some people, they are more than that. For some, dogs are lifelines. "I couldn't imagine my life without him," said service dog handler ...

Service dogs have become a common feature in California's public spaces over the years, but fake service dogs, advocates say, are hurting real service dogs’ credibility and exacerbating the challenges ...

“While the dogs are a highlight to many, a lot of times they are just a gateway to make conversation with handlers,” she said ...

Have you ever been in a restaurant or on an airplane, seen a dog, and wondered, “Is that dog allowed in here?” Well, if the dog in question is a guide dog or service dog, the answer is yes. Working ...

If you’re a regular reader of this column, there’s a good chance you love dogs. And if you’re like me, you might be the type to want to say hi to almost every dog you see. That’s why it’s important to ...

ORLANDO, Fla. - Public confusion, legal loopholes and shady Internet businesses have led to an "epidemic" of fake service-dog certificates, vests and harnesses for use on ordinary pets. And advocates ...

As a disabled veteran with a service dog trained by K9 Partners for Patriots in Brooksville, I have a unique perspective on one of the most pressing issues facing the service dog community today: the ...

Untrained or poorly trained animals are misrepresented as service animals, creating issues for people with disabilities and businesses. Fake service dogs cause problems such as unsanitary behavior, ...

Colleen Dell receives funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and has received funding from Health Canada and Veterans Affairs Canada to study service dogs. Linzi Williamson receives ...