Living with a mental health condition such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, or other psychiatric conditions can make daily life feel overwhelming. For many people, dogs provide companionship, stability, and unconditional support — but in some cases, their role goes far beyond comfort. When trained to perform specific tasks that directly mitigate a mental health disability , a dog can become a psychiatric assistance dog . These dogs are life-changing partners who can help...

The Breed You Need , Not Just the One You Want When it comes to choosing a dog to train as an assistance dog, one of the biggest decisions you’ll make is selecting the right breed. It’s also one of the most common areas where heart and head can clash. Many people are drawn to a particular breed because they’ve always loved them — perhaps they grew up with one, admire their looks, or have heard how intelligent they are. But when training an assistance dog, the breed you love may not be the...

Living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) can bring daily challenges — from fatigue and muscle weakness to difficulties with balance, mobility, and coordination. In the UK alone , there are now over 150,000 people currently living with MS , and about 7,100 new diagnoses each year . Globally, the figure is estimated at around 2.9 million people  living with MS. But for many people, an assistance dog can make an extraordinary difference. These specially trained dogs don’t just offer companionship;...