Imagine a loyal partner by your side, ready to open doors, pick up dropped keys, or even alert you to a hidden medical danger. For many people, this is their daily reality, thanks to an assistance dog ...

Balance Assistance Dogs are specially trained service dogs that provide stability and support to individuals with mobility impairments. These dogs are trained to perform a variety of tasks that help ...

Assistance dogs are best known for their ability to help those who are visually impaired. However, did you know there are several additional tasks they’re trained for? Here are seven surprising jobs ...

A recent study shows that assistance dogs do not only help people with practical tasks, but actively contribute to their care, based on mutual trust and continuous interpretation of each other.

Service Dogs Perform Tasks Akin To Human Caregivers, Researchers Say By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, April 21, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Assistance dogs are more active caretakers for ...

Children with cerebral palsy often have difficulty walking, which can affect their relationships with peers and overall quality of life. People with visual impairment can experience similar ...

DORR TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — On Thursday, a custom-trained assistance dog named Walt will arrive at his new home with a client in need after receiving specialized training from Crystal Snyder, ...

A former tree surgeon who suffered a devastating injury is lending his support to an assistance dog charity which helped him rebuild his life. James Crossley, from Shropshire, was paralysed after a ...