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TOP #45: How a Service Dog Saves My Life Everyday

Marty Harris is a woman with an untreatable heart condition and a service dog named Adele who transformed her life. An award-winning documentary "Adele and Everything After" was made about the two of them. Marty is here to tell us her fascinating and inspiring story.

Seeing Eye Dog Adoption: Everything You Must Know First

Seeing eye dogs are the elite of the canine world - bred and trained to give independence to the blind and visually impaired. While many...

5 Things to Remember Before Getting a Service Dog

Have you been considering life with a service dog? There are things to consider when deciding if a service dog is right for you...

After Failing Careers 3 Times, Dog Finally Finds Purpose Helping People

A dog trained 3 times over for service duties failed at every attempt, until he paved his own way to the role of a...

Dog Who Saved Soldiers’ Lives from the Taliban Gets Military’s Highest...

A British Special Forces dog is being awarded the highest honor possible after heroically saving lives and protecting soldiers from Taliban attack. Mali, an...

Herding Dog Survives Wildfires After Refusing to Leave Goats Behind

A brave goat-herding dog named Odin stuck by the livestock he guarded and managed to survive the California wildfires. On October 9th, Roland Tembo...

Caring Dogs Comfort Las Vegas After the Shooting Tragedy

A group of trained therapy dogs traveled to Las Vegas last week to comfort Las Vegas residents after the deadly shooting that occurred there....

Meet Frida – The Dog Rescuing Humans After Mexico’s Earthquake

A yellow lab is saving lives in Mexico, helping recover people the human rescuers can’t get to after a devastating earthquake. The world is...

There’s a New Tool to Help You Choose the Best Guide...

A young dog’s likelihood of becoming a successful service dog can now be more accurately predicted by using a newly developed tool. Have you...

Bodies of 4 Young Men Finally Found Thanks to Cadaver Dogs

The bodies of 4 missing men have been located after the biggest manhunt in recent history, thanks to cadaver dogs. Since the disappearance of...

Funeral Homes Using Therapy Dogs to Help the Mourning

Therapy dogs are now being used in Massachusetts funeral homes to comfort people struggling with their loss. Rob Dwyer is a funeral home director...

Service Dogs Trained by Inmates Give Valentine’s Day Surprise

On Valentine’s Day, 24 service dogs who were trained by inmates delivered loving gifts to people all around the city of Indianapolis. The dogs are...

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Visiting a Pumpkin Patch With Dogs: 12 Tips for a Fun...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: When visiting a pumpkin patch, find a genuinely dog-friendly farm, consider your dog's temperament, bring the right supplies, keep them leashed, watch...
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Tailgating with Dogs: 12 Tips for a Safe and Fun Game...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: When tailgating with dogs, make sure to pack their essentials, including dog treats, water, comfort items. Keep them on leash, and setup...
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How to Prepare Your Dog for Back-to-School: 12 Tips for an...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Prepare your dog for back-to-school at least one or two weeks before. Adjust their routine gradually, set up a comfortable space or corner...
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KEY TAKEAWAYS: The crate-and-rotate method is a management strategy dog owners can use when dogs cannot be safely together due to aggression, resource guarding,...
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KEY TAKEAWAYS: Some BBQ safety tips for dogs include keeping them away from the hot grill, grease, charcoal, and lighter fluid; being mindful of...

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KEY TAKEAWAYS: Some of the beach safety tips for dogs pet owners must follow include bringing plenty of fresh, clean water, providing dogs with...