Animal-Assisted Therapy
category explores how animals, particularly dogs, are used in therapeutic settings to improve the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of individuals. Learn about the benefits of animal-assisted therapy, the roles of therapy animals, and how to get involved in this rewarding field. This section also covers the training and certification process for therapy animals.
How to Get a Therapy Dog
Getting a therapy dog involves selecting the right dog, training them, and obtaining certification.
By Benjamin Clark, DVM
Pet as a Therapy Dog
This guide will explore the benefits of therapy dogs, where they are allowed, how to train them, and why registering with Assistance Dog Partners (ADP) can help therapy dog teams gain credibility.
By Sophia Lee, MSW
PTSD Therapy Explained: Treatment Options That Really Help
This article explains what PTSD therapy actually involves, how different treatment options work, and how supportive interventions—such as PTSD therapy dogs—can meaningfully complement professional care.
By Emma Carter, DVM
PTSD Service Dog vs. Therapy Dog: What’s the Difference?
Confused about PTSD service dogs vs therapy dogs? Learn the legal, training, and access differences so you can choose the right support.
By Emma Carter, DVM
PTSD Service Dog Tasks for Panic Attacks and Anxiety
Step-by-step PTSD service dog tasks for panic attacks and anxiety—interrupt, ground, guide, and recover, plus training tips and real-life examples now
By Jason Hall, DVM
Deep Pressure Therapy (DPT) for PTSD: How It Works and How Dogs Are Trained
Deep Pressure Therapy (DPT) for PTSD: why pressure helps, who it’s for, and how service dogs are trained to apply calm, safe, cue-based DPT.
By Benjamin Clark, DVM
Best Breeds for PTSD Service Work (and Why Breed Isn’t Everything)
Best PTSD service dog breeds help, but temperament, health, neutrality, and task fit matter more than breed labels—choose the individual dog every time.
By Benjamin Clark, DVMPopular Articles
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