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 ...

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 ...

Somerville resident Tarik Griggs gets up at 5:30 a.m. every day to feed and walk his dog Walter, a Labrador-Golden retriever mix. Along the way he chats with neighbors and anyone coming up to say hi ...