The Massachusetts Department of Correction and Canine Companions have expanded a service dog training program at MCI‑Framingham, bringing dogs Hawkeye and Helia into the facility where staff and participants will work with nonprofit partners including NEADS and America's VetDogs. Read On…
On Sept. 23, 1942, the Army established the Fort Robinson War Dog Training Center to prepare 1,800 dogs for roles including guard, scout, messenger and sled dog duties in World War II. Read On…
Snoopy joined the Goodyear blimp on Oct. 1 for a celebratory flight from Long Beach to Carson with three 10‑week‑old Canine Companions puppies — Niagara, Rhubarb and Pauley — in a sendoff intended to spotlight the nonprofit’s service‑dog training work. Read On…
An employee at Paws Pet Resort in Sioux Falls accused the facility’s head trainer, Sami Jo, of using harsh techniques that left dogs whimpering and distressed; the resort says it follows positive reinforcement methods. Read On…
A House committee approved HF688 to extend housing protections to assistance dogs in training, a move sponsors say will free volunteers from homeowners' association restrictions and help organizations such as Can Do Canines place service dogs. Read On…
A Pleasanton dog trainer faces an attempted murder charge after police say he shot a 71-year-old man following allegations of dog abuse. The victim was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries and the animal was taken to the East County Animal Shelter. Read On…
The American Kennel Club notes that several herding breeds are among the most popular U.S. dogs in 2024 and urges owners to provide daily exercise and mental outlets to prevent problem behaviors. Read On…
The West Palm Beach Healthcare System is operating a five-year PAWS pilot that lets veterans with PTSD train candidate service dogs in an outpatient program designed to build purpose through helping other veterans. Read On…
Wayne Curry of Kraftwerk K9 faces a manslaughter charge after a 20-year-old employee was fatally shot during a video shoot at the Rochester training facility, authorities said. The Thurston County Sheriff's Office is investigating as witnesses described chaotic scenes. Read On…
Mojo and Lancaster, raised by incarcerated handlers at Southeastern Correctional Institution, departed the prison on Oct. 22, 2025, to enter professional service dog training with Canine Companions in New Albany, Ohio. Read On…