Service Dogs

There are over 200 million more olfactory receptors in a dog’s nose than a human’s. Dogs have been trained to locate everything from drugs and contraband to missing people and endangered species for their masters. Their sense of smell is so acute that they can predict seizures in Read More

Austin, TX - Even in times of low unemployment, persons with disabilities are among those least likely to be hired, often for the lack of social and job skills. That’s why, on September 20, the non-profit Austin Dog Alliance will begin offering classes for youth aged 15-19 with Read More

Alpharetta, GA - The fact that a puppy was born without a foot will not change his destiny of becoming a service dog, growing up to help the disabled have independence, confidence and happiness in their lives.  His name is Pirelli and while it will take longer than the pups born Read More

San Antonio, TX - A program which breeds Belgian Malinois to become military working dogs relies on volunteer foster families to socialize and expose them to a variety of environments.  The families raise the dogs for about five months before returning them to go through an Read More

Working dogs always have been and always will be an essential component to so many industries across the United States that we are pleased to provide this press release explaining the U.S. Postal Service's commitment to their honor.  From things like therapy dogs providing Read More

Seattle, WA - Service dogs have it good in Seattle where they are a key component in helping once homeless children improve their reading skills.  These at-risk children have the perfect enticement to sit down and read a book; the company of dogs that just want to keep them Read More

There are many qualities that people look for when choosing a dog to become useful as a service dog or a therapy dog.  Some breeds are better suited to the service lifestyle than others, making them top choices.  Therapy dogs are often found with their owners visiting patients in Read More

The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates four out of every 100 children have a food allergy, and says rates are highest among preschool-age children.  From peanut allergies to other life-threatening allergens, it is becoming increasingly more popular to Read More