PTSD Service Dogs

SDA proudly accepts applications from both military and non-military individuals with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

SDA is committed to working together with the individual and their service dog to increase physical, emotional, and social self-sufficiency.

Providing psycho-emotional grounding by nudging, pawing, and leaning
Waking partner from night terrors/nightmares
Distracting from an event or specific maladaptive behavior
Bringing medication or other needed resources
Creating personal space in a non-aggressive manner in crowded areas
Leading to a building exit when partner is experiencing an anxiety or panic attack
Finding another person in the house or hitting an alert button to signal for help

A trained PTSD service dog is a tool and is not intended to substitute or replace current therapeutic or medication treatment plans.