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Like seeing eye dogs but for those suffering from PTSD symptoms, service dogs are ever vigilant so you don’t have to be, they are trained to wake you from nightmares, block others from intruding into your personal space, watch your back and even give you a doggy hug during moments of intense anxiety. While there is little research on the relatively new idea of pairing those with PTSD with service dogs, those who are already benefiting from this canine companionship say it makes a world of difference – that it can be a literal lifesaver.
