PTSD Service Dog

PTSD service dogs are a challenge to raise. Their primary purpose is not to give comfort to the handler. They go above and beyond:

interrupting nightmares, phoning for help, turning lights on, waking up their handlers, picking up dropped items at home and in public, grounding the handler until they feel better, possibly alerting that an episode is approaching, making space in public, lead handler to an exit, find a car in a parking lot, interrupt self harming or OCD behavior, Deep Pressure Therapy, waking up handler from a nightmare, block a crowd, room/house sweep when handler arrives home,

All with, and without cues. These dogs are truly the stars of our program. They have a big task ahead of them. They are a lifeline that gives their handlers freedom.

We work with handlers and their medical staff to create a service dog with the tasks needed to truly help the handler. This can take an entire year, to execute properly. The handler is expected to be part of this process.

Application Process

We will work to provide the right service dog for our handlers. We may have a dog ready, but it may not provide the tasks needed.

The first thing we will determine is whether you can advocate for your dog, in public. We will not place a dog with a handler if the dog is not safe at all times.

Handlers will train with us, and a dog weekly for 4 – 6 months, and will spend a minimum of 10 days in public with our trainers, possibly in a group setting.

If you are interested in one of our dogs please take the self assessment test by clicking the button below. If you pass then please contact us for an intake form.