BALTIMORE (WBFF) — For the longest time, war veterans suffering g from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - or PTSD - relied on medications to ease their pain.
Lately, however, some veterans have found relief from service dogs.
RELATED | 98-year-old WWII veteran meets his canine namesake
In Montgomery County's Boyds community, the Warrior Canine Connection has trained more than 100 puppies to become service dogs, assisting veterans with both their physical and emotional needs.
Veterans like Brent McKeag, who received a service dog two years ago, say the results are astounding.
"It really lightens the load on my stress level. I'm able to function properly even while I'm at work," said McKeag.
His service dog is named after Matthew Tallman, an army pilot who lost his life while fighting in the Middle East more 15 years ago.
Tallman's mother recently met the dog who bears her son's name.
"As long as the dog's alive, Matthew's alive," said Virginia Tallman.
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Lately, however, some veterans have found relief from service dogs.
RELATED | 98-year-old WWII veteran meets his canine namesake
In Montgomery County's Boyds community, the Warrior Canine Connection has trained more than 100 puppies to become service dogs, assisting veterans with both their physical and emotional needs.
Veterans like Brent McKeag, who received a service dog two years ago, say the results are astounding.
"It really lightens the load on my stress level. I'm able to function properly even while I'm at work," said McKeag.
His service dog is named after Matthew Tallman, an army pilot who lost his life while fighting in the Middle East more 15 years ago.
Tallman's mother recently met the dog who bears her son's name.
"As long as the dog's alive, Matthew's alive," said Virginia Tallman.
Veterans discover the healing powers of service dogs
For the longest time, war veterans suffering g from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - or PTSD - relied on medications to ease their pain. Lately, however, some veterans have found relief from service dogs. RELATED | In Montgomery County's Boyds community, the Warrior Canine Connection has trained...
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