Department of Defense Paying for PTSD Service Dogs

Sorry if you thought this story about about the US military paying for PTSD service dogs. After all, that would mean they were leading the way instead of being years behind.

DEFENSE TO PAY FOR PTSD ASSIST DOGS
by Janene Van Jaarsveldt
Posted on Dec 25, 2014

The Ministry of Defense will help pay the cost of service dogs for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Hulphond Nederland (Service Dog Netherlands) have been assisting veterans for years.

In 2012 they placed the first service dog with a veteran with PTSD. They also participated in a Defense investigation into the use and effects of service dogs on veterans suffering with PTSD.

The assistance dogs can recognize, among other things, the first symptoms of a nightmare and give warning. They can help their owners avoid stressful situations and help them feel safe and secure.

According to the foundation, the dogs help veterans better recover from their trauma.
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