Meet Commander Ike — a 5-year-old yellow lab helping U.S. Navy sailors stay mentally strong during long deployments at sea.

While every dog has an important role to play in its owners' lives, some special pups qualify to fulfill an especially vital role in their owners' health, happiness, and independence. I'm talking ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jen Reeder is an award-winning journalist who specializes in pets. A service dog for a veteran with PTSD answered the call of duty ...