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 ...

Anyone who has spent enough time around a service dog can tell you just how conscientious, caring, and patient these animals can be. They are trained to deal with tough situations and support ...

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 ...

What Is a PTSD Service Dog? Training a PTSD service dog can take up to two years. The dogs are carefully selected and their repertoires of trained behaviors all depend upon the dog's constant ...

In 2024, a group of researchers published a paper in the journal JAMA Network Open that sought to answer a potentially life-changing question for many people: can trained service dogs improve the ...

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Post-traumatic stress disorder is often described as an invisible wound that can strike anyone who's confronted with a traumatic event. Doctors said there are a variety of treatments, including ...

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Army veteran Rachel Hughes with Byner, service dog. (Dogs Inc.) For veterans Rachel Hughes and Michael Deardorff, relief from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the physical toll of serving in ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. For veterans living with post-traumatic stress disorder, the holidays can be isolating, overwhelming, and fraught ...