Any dog owner can tell you the benefits of having a dog, this is the same for a veteran with PTSD, dogs are great company, they pull the feeling of love out of you. If trained right, they are great at taking orders. Having a dog gives you reason to get back out in the world and also can help reduce stress.
.http://www.ptsd.va.gov/public/treatment/cope/dogs_and_ptsd.asp
.http://www.ptsd.va.gov/public/treatment/cope/dogs_and_ptsd.asp