Background Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are a vulnerable
population at high risk for depression, isolation, and suicide. A substantial body of anecdotal …

The therapeutic application of human–animal interaction has gained interest recently. One
form this interest takes is the use of service dogs as complementary treatment for veterans …

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

As service dogs, emotional support dogs, and therapy dogs have become more prevalent in
the USA, so too has the controversy surrounding their legitimacy. Yet, there is a lack of …

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

Research suggests that psychiatric service dogs may be an effective complementary
treatment option for military veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Although …

Objectives: The aims of this study were to measure the potential impact of a therapeutic dog
ownership and training program for Veterans with symptoms of post-traumatic stress …

Introduction Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) resulting from military service can
seriously impact quality of life. There is support for the use of service dogs amongst people …

Abstract [Correction Notice: An Erratum for this article was reported in Vol 14 (3) of
Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy (see record 2022-33825 …

Background: This study explored the dynamics of veteran/service dog partnerships by
gathering the perspectives of veterans with a history of post-traumatic stress disorder and/or …