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 ...
Obtaining a dog can be hard, with costs ranging between $15,000 and $50,000. For Robert Gaylog, his service dog, Callie, is crucial to navigating public spaces and maintaining his health. He suffered ...
Task-trained service dogs serve a vital role, from alerting owners to life-threatening allergens or imminent seizures to helping calm someone with an anxiety disorder. Service dogs are working wonders ...
They wear vests instead of capes, but service dogs are real-life superheroes for many. But not every dog wearing a vest is the real deal, causing serious issues. Many people are taking advantage of ...
While many disabled people receive service dogs from professional training programs, getting a “program dog” often requires time and resources that many disabled people just cannot afford. Many ...
People are often shocked when they learn that a fully trained service dog can cost as much as a new car, and a nice one at that. To the average person, these numbers seem unbelievable and a process ...
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 ...
If we were asked to describe service dogs in a few words, we’d say that they’re exceptional superheroes wrapped in fur. That’s because the work they do is far more impactful than what the average ...