PTSD Dogs

A veteran kneeling with his arm around his PTSD service dog

Our PTSD service dogs are trained specifically for military veterans living with post-traumatic stress. We are 100% veteran-focused — honored to serve those who served our country. (We occasionally place dogs with first responders as well.) These highly trained canine partners learn to:

Interrupt anxiety. Our dogs are taught to nudge, lick, or paw their person when they notice agitation or anxiety. This interruption assures their person that they are not alone and will be okay.
Stop nightmares or flashbacks. Re-living trauma in a dream or nightmare can be paralyzing. Our dogs are trained to wake their person to stop the nightmares and turn on the lights in a darkened room to assure them they are home and safe.
Offer companionship and reduce isolation. Beyond their trained tasks, these dogs give unconditional, non-judgmental love to their people. Having a highly trained, furry friend by their side significantly reduces isolation.

Deafinitely Dogs! is honored to help veterans with community integration and daily life after their service.

We evaluate applications, conduct home visits, and place dogs in homes deemed to be the best fit for both the veteran (and their family) and the dog.

If you think a service dog is a good match for your needs, contacting us is your next step. Fill out the form below to be automatically e-mailed the full application.