Post-traumatic stress disorder affects the lives of about 20% of veterans who have served in operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. And while service dogs are not considered a cure for PTSD, they empower veterans by serving as a tool that helps overcome the disorder.

K9s for Warriors, a charity and provider of service dogs for disabled American veterans, shares a research study released by Purdue University in 2018. It revealed how veterans with PTSD were able to mentally benefit from service dogs. They had less anger, less anxiety, and better sleep.

Veterans who want to apply for a service dog should provide documentation proving that they have been diagnosed with PTSD. Furthermore, they need to undergo interviews with service dog providers, criminal background checks, and a training course.

News source: militarytimes.com

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