Canines For Service trains service dogs to eventually be paired with veterans for free.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The PAWS Act was signed into law by President Joe Biden on Wednesday. The legislation directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to establish a program to provide service dogs and ...

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The short answer is yes, they can. PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) isn’t a condition limited only to humans; it can affect our furry friends, too, particularly those who’ve been through ...

There’s research suggesting that these four-legged “battle buddies” can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. But shortages and long wait times pose barriers. There’s research suggesting that ...

The dogs train for the specific needs of the person they’re working with, but are all taught to disrupt panic attacks and help veterans feel safer in stressful situations. Northwest Battle Buddies ...

When Joe Moreno, a Navy veteran, panicked and took cover between two cars in a mall parking lot, suddenly transported back to his deployment during the 2003 invasion into Iraq, he knew he had to seek ...

Training a service dog doesn’t just change the life of another veteran; it may help heal the trainer, too. A new study finds that volunteering with dogs could slow biological aging in female veterans ...

Many of our military personnel returning from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have been traumatized by their experiences in the warzones. While the majority struggle with their experiences, most will ...