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 ...

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 ...

There’s research suggesting that these four-legged “battle buddies” can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. But ...

When these requirements are met and the help is directly related to the individual's disability, the animal fits the definition of a "service animal" under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The ...

Experts share what assistance dogs do, the types of disabilities they support, and the role of reputable organizations in finding the right animal.

HOUSTON — One of the nearly 800 new Texas laws now in effect is getting a lot of attention from pet owners. House Bill 4164 increases the penalty for people misrepresenting their dogs as service ...

Dog Chow has launched their 3rd annual Service Dog Salute campaign, which donates to organizations dedicated to providing trained service dogs to veterans free of charge. Kelli Bender is the Pets ...

Every day, in every way, the bond between man and dog is unmistakable. It's physical and emotional, but for Megan Stanislow and her service dog, Josie, it's protection and medical service for a ...

On Dec. 2, the U.S. Department of Transportation ended years of mounting tension among passengers with disabilities, airlines, flight attendants and travelers. Under the agency’s Air Carrier Access ...

Only trained service dogs are allowed in restaurants or stores that serve and prepare food in Tennessee, but gray areas can ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — There is a big difference between an emotional support animal and a service animal. They also have different protections under the law. Here is what the law says about registering ...

Frequent flyers of the friendly skies are not feeling this fox and her huge hound. Curses and epithets are being hurled at a social media smoke show who hauled her humongous Great Dane, an alleged ...