In short order, Teddy -- a bright-eyed and bushy-tailed 3-year-old yellow Lab -- punched a wall button with his nose, yanked a rope to open a kitchen cabinet door and tugged a walker across the floor.

When you think of a dog, you might picture a beloved family pet, a loyal companion. But for many people across the country, a dog can be so much more: a guide, a healer, a comfort, and an ally through ...

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DELAND - For nine years Allison Leffler felt helpless when her autistic daughter had sensory meltdowns. But recently she watched in awe as her sensory-overloaded daughter found comfort and calm in the ...

Canine Companions is working on expanding access to service dogs in Oklahoma to help people with disabilities live with greater independence. As demand for trained service animals continues to grow. A ...

In short order, Teddy — a bright-eyed and bushy-tailed 3-year-old yellow Lab — punched a wall button with his nose, yanked a rope to open a kitchen cabinet door and tugged a walker across the floor.