A medical alert dog is a service dog trained to alert you at the onset of a medical condition, such as a seizure, low blood sugar, or the presence of a food allergen. You’ll have to complete an ...

Obtaining a medical service or an alert dog can be expensive and challenging. They may be beneficial for many health conditions, but training is a crucial factor that can impact the animal’s ...

Imagine a loyal partner by your side, ready to open doors, pick up dropped keys, or even alert you to a hidden medical danger. For many people, this is their daily reality, thanks to an assistance dog ...

In the United States, people who want to apply for a medical alert dog typically need to identify an accredited organization, check their eligibility, fill out an application form, and attend a ...

Assistance dogs are best known for their ability to help those who are visually impaired. However, did you know there are several additional tasks they’re trained for? Here are seven surprising jobs ...

Dog trainer Jenna Ellison debunks eight myths about assistance dogs - Andrew Fox Nicki Berry from Goole in the East Riding of Yorkshire, is one of the many people who benefits from the work Ellison ...

I recently published a pair of articles about a new variety of assistance dog designed to help people with Alzheimer's disease, dementia or other forms of memory impairment (to see these click here or ...

Medical alert dogs are specially trained to detect and respond to a variety of medical conditions. These dogs are becoming increasingly popular among individuals with chronic medical conditions, such ...

The Hague, Netherlands, Jan. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Assistance Dog Foundation, a newly established Dutch nonprofit, today announced the launch of the world’s first independent, ISO-aligned ...