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 ...
Adopted dogs need time, routine, and calm guidance to feel safe. Learn how to educate them effectively from day one.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Behind the barbed wire of Perryville prison, a life-changing transformation is taking place. Inmates are working around the clock to train rescued shelter dogs, turning them into elite service animals ...
Ever since the first friendly wolves began gathering around human campfires tens of thousands of years ago, dogs and people have had a special relationship. Due to their intelligence and eagerness to ...
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.