How Military Service Dogs Help Ease PTSD Symptoms
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can occur after a traumatic life event. Some of the symptoms include anxiety, panic attacks, depression, nightmares, and flashbacks that are triggered by certain sights, sounds, or smells.
How the Human Touch Benefits a Dog
Petting a dog is therapeutic. It lowers blood pressure, stress levels, and anxiety. But, does human touch have the same effect on man’s best friend?
The simple answer to this question is yes. Dogs have been shown to receive therapeutic benefits from being petted…