A two-year study is underway, seeking scientific proof that service dogs help military vets suffering from PTSD. Conducted by Purdue University researchers, the project is led by Maggie OβHaire, professor at the College of Veterinary…
Dogs and balls are a natural pairing. βFetchβ is a common command for a family dog. So why not an entire baseball team? And thatβs why Remington the Golden Retriever is now the official Psychiatric…
College years can be stressful for any young person. For those suffering from mental illness, the pressures can be overwhelming. Johnson State College in Vermont decided to take practical steps to make life easier for…
Do you sometimes feel like your petβs butler and cook? Americans walk their dogs, cats and other critters, cook for them, and even celebrate their birthdays. But it turns out the benefits go both directions.…
Service Dog Etiquette A service dog out with his person is a dog at work. These animals are impressive, and itβs natural to want to give them attention. Dog lovers especially are drawn to them,…
Serving in the military is difficult. It became even more difficult for Karen Sutcliffe, the first woman to serve an active part in the Canadian infantry, not in an office position. She endured physical, sexual…
Advocates for service dogs won a round in Michigan recently. Groups representing Ehlena Fry, a 13-year-old girl with cerebral palsy, now have the right to argue the case in court, without the need for lengthy…
A disabled person wobbly on his feet can reach out to his service dog to regain balance. Strong and well trained, these animals provide a range of physical support to their owners. Service dogs also…
βHeβs changed my life,β said television news anchor Andrea McCarren about her buddy Bunce. A service-dog-in-training, Bunce has been her companion for two years. Now Bunce is headed out to change the life of a…
Caitlin Thompson and her service dog Charlie are a team at Michigan State University. Thompson is the schoolβs facilities supervisor and also a graduate student. Β She fields about 20 questions a day about Charlie. Having…
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