Camden Olson ‘19 never had a pet dog growing up, but a story she read in the seventh grade sparked an interest in training service dogs. That passion has shaped her experiences ever since: from ...
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 ...
Every new puppy parent faces the same challenge: how do you turn adorable chaos into a well-trained companion? If you’ve ever searched for answers online, you’re not alone—pet owners everywhere are ...
Volunteer Amy Picard and her service dog demonstrate at a national Elks convention at the Desmond Hotel in Colonie. Jake Orshan and Eri, his service-dog in training, are ready to start an ibi Semper ...
When you come home after a long day, it's sweet to see that your dog is excited to greet you. They might even be jumping — on you — for joy. What may seem like cute behavior from a little puppy can ...
Whether you're looking to teach an old dog new tricks or prepare your speedy pup for an agility course, it can really help to have a breed that's just a little quicker on the uptake. We spoke to Qiai ...
Kali Lewis and Mishika Gandhi knew this day was coming but that did little to ease the loss of their constant companions for the last nine months. The two Texas A&M University students said goodbye 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 ...
FORT GRANT, Arizona (KGUN) — Fort Grant is the first state prison to partner with Soldiers Best Friend, allowing inmates to help veterans in Arizona. The nonprofit connects veterans with service dogs.