A service dog for post traumatic stress disorder is trained to help diminish the symptoms of PTSD by performing tasks that help mitigate the handler’s disability. Our dogs can be trained to perform nightmare interruption, extension of personal space, shaking hands to integrate with the public, calming with the ‘rest’ command, & "get help", which alerts a family member or loved one.
Making the decision to work with a Service Dog is a transformational event that extends into every area of a handler's life. Because of this momentous change, it’s crucial that each of our students is teamed with a dog that best suits that person’s capability, lifestyle, mobility, personality and psychological needs. As each applicant is accepted to our program, we carefully match them with a dog that’s right for them, and the power of their bond makes ordinary moments extraordinary.