PTSD Service Dog HALL of HEROES
Thanks to their unique training and unconditional devotion, PTSD service dogs are able to transform the lives of military veterans struggling with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Read some remarkable real-life stories of hope and healing below. Then visit our help page to learn how you can help Dog Chow connect more veterans in need with these life-saving dogs.
Ivy
Most Valuable Skill:
Uncomfortable Situation Rescue
Training Organization:
Operation Freedom Paws
Veteran Handler:
Todd (Army)
Pepper
Most Valuable Skill:
Backside Buffering in Public Spaces
Training Organization:
Got Your Six Support Dogs
Veteran Handler:
Shannon (Marines)
Bjorn
Most Valuable Skill:
Flashback & Night Terror Interruption
Training Organization:
Northwest Battle Buddies
Veteran Handler:
Derek (Army)
Raphael
Most Valuable Skill:
“Standing Hug” Compression Therapy
Training Organization:
Hero’s Puppy for Life
Veteran Handler:
Bernard (Air Force)
Katie
Most Valuable Skill:
Night Terror Interruption
Training Organization:
ARF Pets & Vets
Veteran Handler:
David (Marines)
Trigger
Most Valuable Skill:
Backside Buffering in Public Spaces
Training Organization:
Northwest Battle Buddies
Veteran Handler:
Rebekah (Navy)
Laramie
Most Valuable Skill:
Full Body Compression Therapy
Training Organization:
ARF Pets & Vets
Veteran Handler:
Sergio (Marines)
Liberty
Most Valuable Skill:
Anxiety Alerting
Training Organization:
Paws for Purple Hearts
Veteran Handler:
Carlos (Army)
Finnegan
Most Valuable Skill:
Public Distraction
Training Organization:
ARF Pets & Vets
Veteran Handler:
Ethan (Navy)