Dropped something!

Being matched with the right service dog can open a world of possibilities. Many organizations will donate the service dog to the veterans, but they must keep in mind, will they be able to financially support the veteran dog. There are no organizations that will help pay for the care of the dog once they have been trained and placed.

http://www.amputee-coalition.org/inmotion/may_jun_07/service_dogs.html

I'll Be Here.

Night trauma

When a picture says a thousand words: For the men and women that have given all for our county and suffer in silence. Veteran dogs can help!

Trained to help

As a rule dogs are trained from 8 to 18 months just to learn the general commands, then the dogs work with the person they will be matched to. When the dog is not working he/she is able to be just a dog/pet or part of the family.

http:www.amputee-coalition.org/inmotion/may_jun_07/service_dogs.html

Never Lonely

Always here to lend a paw!

Many people with therapy/service dogs feel comfort having the animal by their side. The dogs are well trained and normally allowed to go into public places and on airplanes, as long as they behave

and mind their handler/owner.

http://www.ptsd.va.gov/public/treatment/cope/dogs_and_ptsd.asp

Mans best friend

 Service dogs can help in a variety of ways to make the veteran feel more independent. The dogs can help with balance and be a brace when needed to get in and out of vehicles.

http://www.amputee-coalition.org/inmotion/may_jun_07/service_dogs.html

Unspoken Trust

Gotcha back!

For veterans recovering with PTSD, is a work in progress. Dogs can help them get back to doing things they have been avoiding, such as going out in public and standing to close to an individual, or going into buildings without scanning it first for dangers. The communication is an unspoken trust between the two companions.

http://www.ptsd.va.gov/public/treatment/cope/dogs_and_ptsd.asp

                 Protect and serve                      

      

Service dogs are trained to help veterans depending on their needs. The dogs are trained to do tasks that will help the owner, such as turning on/off light switches, and they can recover dropped objects.

http://www.amputee-coalition.org/inmotion/may_jun_07/service_dogs.html