Australian Shepherds are a popular breed of dog known for their high energy, intelligence, and herding instincts. They are also known for being friendly and protective, making them great companions ...

Psychiatric service dogs (PSDs), also known as mental health service dogs, are specially trained to assist their human partners with the symptoms of disabling mental illness and neurodevelopmental ...

Jenni Mahnaz admits she’s not much of a dog person. She’s mildly allergic, and the only pet she had as a child was a hermit crab. But once she learned that specially trained dogs could help her ...

The Australian cattle dog, as the name suggests, came from Australia in the 19th century. It was bred to be a working dog for cattle herders. It’s resilient and has a lot of strength and stamina. That ...

Australian Cattle Dogs were bred for work during the 1800s and they needed to be strong and agile. It’s why they have such well-conditioned muscles and a quick pace – great attributes when seeking to ...

Christopher Johnson has received funding from the Australian Research Council for research on guardian dogs. Linda van Bommel has received funding from the Australian Research Council for research on ...

Australian Terriers are loyal and energetic, and make for a great family pet. Australian terriers are a small dog breed with ancestral ties to Australia and Great Britain. They’re a great choice to ...

Colleen Dell receives funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and has received funding from Health Canada and Veterans Affairs Canada to study service dogs. Linzi Williamson receives ...