ORLANDO, Fla. - Public confusion, legal loopholes and shady Internet businesses have led to an "epidemic" of fake service-dog certificates, vests and harnesses for use on ordinary pets. And advocates ...

Service dogs have become a common feature in California's public spaces over the years, but fake service dogs, advocates say, are hurting real service dogs’ credibility and exacerbating the challenges ...

Graduation season isn’t just for people. Three four-legged graduates earned their certificates Saturday, completing more than ...

Dog trainers say there's a loophole in the law for service animals. Jessica Young took her dog, Bella, to Canine Behavioral Modification Services in Saint Robert ran by Gene Gillette. "In our first ...

Since 1 in 5 Americans live with a mental health diagnosis, there is an uptick of people who have a psychiatric service dog (PSD). To qualify for the service, individuals must be legally disabled ...

Untrained or poorly trained animals are misrepresented as service animals, creating issues for people with disabilities and businesses. Fake service dogs cause problems such as unsanitary behavior, ...

PHOENIX - Dogs are cute, furry, lovable best friends, but for some people, they are more than that. For some, dogs are lifelines. "I couldn't imagine my life without him," said service dog handler ...