Service Dog

is dedicated to educating dog owners and those interested in service animals about the specific roles service dogs play. Learn about different types of service dogs, how they are trained to assist individuals with disabilities, and the legal rights that protect service dog handlers. This section also includes resources for registering and certifying service dogs, helping ensure a smooth and legal experience for service dog owners.

February 1, 2026

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

February 8, 2026

Nightmares, Night Terrors, and Sleep Support: PTSD Service Dog Tasks That Help at Night

PTSD service dog tasks that help at night: interrupt nightmares, support grounding, and build a calm sleep routine for safer rest and recovery.

By Benjamin Clark, DVM

February 15, 2026

“Cover” and “Block” Tasks: How PTSD Service Dogs Create Space in Public

Learn “cover” and “block” PTSD service dog tasks to create calm space in public, reduce startle triggers, and stay compliant with access rules.

By Benjamin Clark, DVM

February 22, 2026

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

March 8, 2026

How to Train a PTSD Service Dog: A Practical Roadmap (Owner-Trained vs Program-Trained)

Learn how to train a PTSD service dog with a practical roadmap: choose the right dog, build public access skills, train tasks, and proof reliably.

By Benjamin Clark, DVM

March 15, 2026

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, DVM