Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): Does participating in a service dog training program reduce their symptoms?

Abstract:Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects 20–30% of US veterans. Greater PTSD symptom severity (PTSDSS) produces emotional dysregulation, impulsive behavior, and …

The impacts of canine-assisted therapy on combat Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of canine-assisted therapy (CAT) on combat-related posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by conducting a systematic …

Trust your dog: Training service dogs for U.S. Veterans with PTSD

Abstract: "Trust Your Dog: Training Service Dogs for U.S. Veterans with PTSD" investigates what it means for veterans with PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) to come to trust …

Supporting Animals and Veterans Through Enrichment: An Exploratory Study on a Brief Canine Socializing Intervention

Abstract: Veterans pursuing post-secondary education may experience reintegration challenges and academic-related stress. To support student well-being, colleges and universities …

A preliminary analysis of psychiatric service dog placements and sleep patterns of partners of Veterans with PTSD

Abstract: Partners of veterans diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are at risk of a variety of challenges, and it is unknown whether psychiatric service dogs are …

The Effect of a PTSD Service Dog on Military Veterans’ Medication Regimens: A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study

Abstract: Recent research suggests that service dogs may have clinically relevant benefits for military veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, the effects of …

“A Part of Our Family”? Effects of Psychiatric Service Dogs on Quality of Life and Relationship Functioning in Military-Connected Couples

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can have corrosive impacts on family relationships and individual functioning. Emerging evidence has shown that psychiatric service …

The effect of a service dog on salivary cortisol awakening response in a military population with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Abstract: Recent studies suggest a therapeutic effect of psychiatric service dogs for military veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but are limited by self-report …

Preliminary efficacy of service dogs as a complementary treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder in military members and veterans

Abstract: Objective: Psychiatric service dogs are an emerging complementary treatment for military members and veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Yet despite …