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  1. Abhean

    Are Service Dogs The Newest Fashion Accessory?

    Before I start, as I know this post may get a lot of hate from some, but it is an honest question. Let me explain. A few weeks ago my wife and I were in one of our favorite diners when another couple walked in with their small service dog in a pouch. Personally, I do not care, as long as the...
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  2. Abhean

    Social Anxiety & Service Dogs

    Question for those who specifically have social anxiety and a service dog. How did you compensate for your anxiety while out in public with your dog? My social anxiety is different than most others. As a combat vet I have what is known as hypervigilant behavior. I am always classifying people...
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  3. Abhean

    Outside Article Lions Club fetches pair of autism service dogs for Vernon youth

    Abhean has published a news story: Lions Club fetches pair of autism service dogs for Vernon youth - Read the full story here...
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  4. Abhean

    Outside Article Hospitals using service dogs to comfort children before and after surgery

    Abhean has published a news story: Hospitals using service dogs to comfort children before and after surgery - Hospitals using service dogs to comfort children before and after surgery Read the full story here...
  5. Dr. Marty Pets Reaches $1 Million in Donations to Freedom Service Dogs

    Dr. Marty Pets Reaches $1 Million in Donations to Freedom Service Dogs

    PR Newswire Tue, Aug 27, 2024, 9:00 AM EDT3 min read LOS ANGELES, Aug. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Marty Pets® is thrilled to announce a remarkable milestone: $1 million in donations to Freedom Service Dogs of America (FSD). This substantial contribution shows Dr. Marty Pets' unwavering...
  6. Abhean

    Video Arizona Researchers Say Scientific Evidence Shows Service Dogs Help Improve Veterans' PTSD Symptoms

  7. Flag Paw Service Dog In Office

    For sale Flag Paw Service Dog In Office

    11.00 Price includes Shipping for the single decal. (US Shipping Only) Four-inch permanent vinyl sticker with waterproof UV protective covering. Made for outdoor use. The watermark is NOT on the shipped item. We can change the size, just open a ticket to get that process going. If you would...
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  8. Pet Day at Winn Dixie!

    Public Access Pet Day at Winn Dixie!

    Well, it seems like our local Winn Dixie decided to make it a pet-friendly grocery store today. I was tasked by the boss (my wife) to go to the local Subway to pick up a quick lunch and decided since I was close to the Winn Dixie that I should stop there also to pick up a couple of items, and to...
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  9. Oh, The Phone Rang!

    General Oh, The Phone Rang!

    Well after me being so upset with the email I received telling me "Don't have a relapse" and me in turn shooting a few emails to my boss and local HR (and having a chat with HR about the email) my work phone suddenly rang at about 4:30 from the accommodations folks, same person that wrote the...
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  10. A Response?

    General A Response?

    This morning I sat down with one of my other bosses who had questions about Dougal the Wonder Dog. It seems he, now, is also in the email chain. The more the merrier, but he asked me to send more information as he did not understand service dogs as reasonable accommodations. Email sent! Later he...
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  11. Abhean

    Outside Article From Combat To Canine

    By Collin Durant, TCF Public Affairs Specialist After a legacy of thirty service years in the U.S. Marine Corps, Ramon Gallimore, a retired Master Gunnery Sergeant, faced a new battle off the field—living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). From his early years growing up in The Bronx...
  12. Abhean

    Outside Article Service Dogs For PTSD Improve Treatment Response, Psychosocial Distress

    Full study can be downloaded here at: Service Dogs for Veterans and Military Members With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Hibah Khaja, PharmD Suicidality among veterans decreased by 20% after 3 months of service dog partnership. Psychiatric service dogs significantly improve symptom severity...
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  13. Abhean

    Outside Article Jarrett Otto Gimbl Highlights Service Dogs As Partners In Veterans’ Mental Health Recovery

    Jarrett Otto Gimbl is a Marine veteran who has found solace and support within his service dog, Gunny. In the following article, Jarrett Gimbl delves into the profound bond between veterans and their faithful canine partners. For many veterans, the transition from military service to civilian...
  14. Abhean

    Outside Article 28 Former Service Dogs Rescued From Neglectful Kennel

    Ben Wasserstein/WITF Courtesy of the Pennsylvania SPCA Dog crated at K9 Hero Haven Twenty-eight dogs were rescued from K9 Hero Haven in Herndon, Northumberland County, after the non-profit's owner was found guilty of neglect. The group took in retired military and police dogs, but the...
  15. Abhean

    Outside Article How Do Service Dogs Help People With PTSD?

    Roughly 6% of people in the U.S. will experience PTSD Service dogs can help interrupt PTSD attacks It can cost upward of $25,000 to train a PTSD service dog Steph Whiteside Service dogs in training got a special training session in Disneyland on Saturday, April 9, 2022. (KTLA) (NewsNation) —...
  16. Abhean

    Outside Article New Wireless Tech Helps Service Dogs Combat Veterans' PTSD

    By John P. Mello Jr. April 3, 2024 5:00 AM PT Canine Companions, a service dog company, will announce new technology this week that enables trained canines to perform tasks, such as tamping down anxiety and interrupting nightmares, after receiving wireless alerts. Called CanineAlert, the...
  17. Abhean

    Outside Article K9s For Warriors: 1,000 Veterans Paired With Life-Saving Service Dogs

    K9s For Warriors, the nation's largest provider of trained Service Dogs for Veterans with invisible wounds of war, announced a significant milestone in its mission to end Veteran suicide. Now, 1,000 Veterans from across the country have renewed hope, companionship, and independence they...
  18. Abhean

    Outside Article Research Shows Service Dogs May Improve Sleep For Autistic Children

    Research undertaken by experts from the University of Arizona, the University of Virginia, and Purdue University, published in Frontiers in Psychiatry, delves into how service dogs may benefit children with autism and their families. The study unveiled a connection between improved sleep...
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  19. Abhean

    Outside Article According To A New Study, Veterans With PTSD Who Had Service Dogs Showed Healthier Cortisol Levels Compared To Those Without

    By: Dogtopia The University of Arizona study supported by Dogtopia Foundation further highlights the positive impacts service dogs can have on veterans February 14, 2024 // Franchising.com // PHOENIX, Ariz. - New research from The University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine looked...
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    Outside Article USask Researcher Explores Value Of Service Dogs For Veterans

    Dr. Linzi Williamson (PhD) knows the benefits service dogs can have for veterans – and she hopes she can show the public those benefits, too. Nov 8, 2023 "We're not asking the question anymore – at least my team isn't – if the dogs work, because we already have very strong evidence," she said...
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