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Munger, a psychiatric service dog, "clears" the area as Joe Aguirre enters a restaurant in Fayetteville, N.C.
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Veterans With Service Dogs Know Someone Always Has Their Back
A trainer at K9s For Warriors explains how service dogs help vets handle the effects of PTSD.
K9s For Warriors service dogs sit with their handlers.
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This Is What It Takes To Be A Warrior’s Service Dog
Task & Purpose spoke with K9s For Warriors about how service dogs are trained.
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Watch Live: Puppies That Will Grow Up To Be Service Dogs
A video feed on Explore.org is now streaming a litter of future service dogs who will grow up to help wounded vets.
Retired US Marine Corps dog Lucca with her owner Gunnery Sergeant Chris Willingham, after she was awarded the PDSA Dickin Medal.
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US Marine Corps Bomb-Sniffing Dog Receives Top Award For War Animals
Lucca is the first U.S. Marine service dog to receive the medal, considered the world’s top honor for war animals.
A service dog at the 32nd National Veterans Wheelchair Games.
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Despite Recent Gains, Restrictions Persist For Service Dogs At VA Facilities
Service dogs are allowed at Veteran Affairs facilities, but are restricted from staying overnight at inpatient care.
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Here’s How A Service Dog Could Change Your Life
Service and therapy animals, in particular dogs, are being used to help veterans cope with post-traumatic stress.