WASHINGTON, D.C. — The PAWS Act was signed into law by President Joe Biden on Wednesday. The legislation directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to establish a program to provide service dogs and ...

They are loyal companions to many, but for a person living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) the presence of a service dog can be life-changing. From veterans to first responders and trauma ...

The statistics are sobering: up to 30% of military veterans live with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), yet only a fraction have access to the life-changing support of a trained service dog. With ...

The answer is a resounding yes. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder isn’t just a human struggle—it can deeply impact our four-legged friends, especially those who have endured hardship or trauma. (Watch ...

"Most research on PTSD has focused on the negative impacts of trauma exposure, but more recently, there has been growing interest in the potential for positive shifts after traumatic experiences," ...

A decorated army veteran was left with PTSD after being savaged by a dog in a pal’s house. Former warrant officer Damien Jones, 56, was thrown to the ground by a Dogue de Bordeaux, which ripped into ...

The short answer is yes, they can. PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) isn’t a condition limited only to humans; it can affect our furry friends, too, particularly those who’ve been through ...

An XL Bully owner has been jailed after his dog attacked a barber and left him with PTSD as well as a serious wound on his left hand. Clay, who was also banned from having custody of a dog for five ...

Like humans with the analogous disorder, different dogs show different symptoms. Some become hyper-vigilant. Others avoid buildings or work areas that they had previously been comfortable in. Some ...

Each year on June 27, National PTSD Awareness Day shines a light on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), encouraging those affected to seek support. This observance was officially recognized by the ...