Service dog teams deserve respect and space—not judgment or confrontation. This blog highlights the emotional toll of public harassment and why it's critical to ignore a service dog team unless invited to engage. Learn how to be an ally and protect the dignity of those who rely on a service dog for daily independence.

For many military veterans, returning to civilian life doesn’t mean leaving the war behind. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can...

Neutering timing and breed choice are crucial for service dogs. Research shows 7-11 months is the optimal window for success.

Kind training works best. At Medical Mutts, we teach service dogs with rewards and trust, not fear.

Assistance dogs enhance safety, confidence, and well-being for kids with autism, offering life-changing support to families.

Dogs sense emotions and detect medical crises like seizures and low blood sugar, proving empathy makes them incredible service animals.

Discover the benefits and challenges of professional vs. self-trained service dogs to find the best path for your needs.

Service dogs offer life-changing support, but barriers like cost, awareness, and accessibility prevent many from getting one.

Learn how coercive training methods harm the welfare of assistance dogs, causing stress, anxiety, and reduced performance.

Read how Flash, a small dog, helped a veteran overcome PTSD and sleep apnea, providing support and confidence in daily life.

Assistance dogs transform lives, offering independence, confidence, and support. Learn more about their amazing impact in our latest blog!

Service dogs are proving to be a powerful aid for veterans struggling with PTSD.

In 2014, my life took an unexpected turn when I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes  at the age of 24. As someone who was active and loved...

Hello, my name is Kathleen Simmonds, and as of this July, I’ve lived with Type 1 Diabetes for 37 years. When you live with a chronic...

My name is Nancy, and this is the story of how Valentine, my psychiatric service dog , changed my life. It's been a year since I brought...

I spent most of my life as an athlete, from competitive alpine racing to dirt bike riding. I was an outdoorsy Oregon girl through and...

1 in 5 Americans live with a mental health issue according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIH). This amounts to over 58...

Living with mental health challenges presents its own unique set of obstacles, but for many individuals, a psychiatric service dog can...

A groundbreaking study recently unveiled the remarkable impact of seizure alert dogs on individuals with epilepsy.

Seizure alert dogs play a crucial role in the lives of individuals living with epilepsy. Trained to detect the scent associated with...