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Post-traumatic stress disorder is often described as an invisible wound that can strike anyone who's confronted with a traumatic event. Doctors said there are a variety of treatments, including ...

Veterans struggling with PTSD and mobility issues can rely on dogs to help them, according to Dr. Bonnie Bergin, founder of Paws for Purple Hearts. Dr. Bergin, a former special education teacher, ...

There’s research suggesting that these four-legged “battle buddies” can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. But shortages and long wait times pose barriers. There’s research suggesting that ...

Inmates at the Perryville prison in Goodyear are training shelter dogs to become service animals for veterans with traumatic brain injuries. The program, operated by Soldiers Best Friend, pairs ...

Service dogs have the potential for big things. Like Marley, the service dog who helps veteran Fred Carlson. Check out the seven growing glab (golden retriever/labrador) puppies Action News has been ...

Inside a room full of wagging tails at Canine Partners of the Rockies in Aurora, Colorado, training looks a lot like play. But every command and every treat brings these dogs one step closer to ...

A Muskego nonprofit that provides service dogs to veterans and first responders is asking for community help after a major storm flooded their facility more than two weeks ago.

America's VetDogs trains service dogs to help veterans with disabilities during their next chapter. President and CEO John Miller joins "The Takeout" with Luke, one of the organization's dogs, to ...

Every day a volunteer for Helping Paws wakes up early and becomes an Uber driver for some of the cutest and most helpful clients ever — service dogs in training. Helping Paws breeds, trains and places ...