John Kelly has been writing and illustrating children's books since 1990. His newest release, Andy, tells the story of a puppy from Canine Companions, a non-profit organization that provides service ...

From the time the first friendly wolves lingered near human campfires tens of thousands of years ago, dogs and people have shared a truly unique connection. Over the centuries, that bond has only ...

Dog people are a special breed. We’re in on one of life’s great truths: dogs are amazing and can make our lives infinitely better. Many of us also love reading books that celebrate and educate us ...

Follow the two-year service dog training process and hear from their handlers. Thousands of people with disabilities rely on the assistance of service dogs. Follow the two-year service dog training ...

The bond between handlers and service dogs is a powerful connection that is difficult to describe in words. Service dogs are highly trained animals that assist people with disabilities in carrying out ...

Not so long ago, dogs were valued primarily for the jobs they performed. They hunted, herded livestock, and guarded property, which required them to have an active prey drive, boundless energy, and a ...

Service dogs are trained to perform tasks directly related to a person's disability and are allowed in public spaces. Handlers must adhere to local laws regarding licensing and vaccinations, but ...

A disabled Army combat medic is on a mission to educate first responders, hospital workers and ambulance personnel to understand that when treating a disabled person with a service dog, it’s critical ...