This Able Veteran is a service dog organization benefitting United States military veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Our service dog program is proven to help veterans with PTSD cope successfully with the symptoms of PTSD, including depression, nightmares and social anxiety. Our intensive Trauma Resiliency Program incorporates service dogs trained for our unique anxiety alert and nightmare interruption aids. We are also training trainers – our PTSD Service Dog Trainer Academy will help put more specially trained service dogs into partnership with veterans suffering from PTSD.

Why we do this: Simply put, we are concerned about our returning military veterans. Some return with physical injuries, some with injuries less easy to see, but few come home from active combat and military duty untouched. The statistics are alarming:  every day 20 veterans die by suicide. That’s almost one an hour, every day. Someone has to do something to help. And that’s what we are doing.

Our Trauma Resiliency Program teaches veterans coping skills to help them manage their PTSD symptoms. Our service dogs help them recognize the symptoms, often before the symptoms even begin. It’s a way to get a handle on the problem, it’s a way to open the door to manageable post-trauma life.

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This Able Veteran

This Able Veteran

Provides PTSD service dogs and a trauma resiliency program for veterans at no cost. Teaches 2 dog training academies for professional dog tainers

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2 weeks ago
This Able Veteran

Meet Gator, our adorable service dog in training, on a Floridian adventure! 🐾☀️

Gator is taking a break from his rigorous training schedule to enjoy the sun, sand, and surf in beautiful Florida. This beach excursion isn't just a day at the shore—it's a valuable part of Gator's development as a service dog for This Able Veteran.

Despite his serious training responsibilities, Gator knows how to strike a perfect balance between work and play. His beach day isn't just about soaking up the sun; it's a vital part of his socialization and exposure training, helping him become the best service companion possible.

Your support means the world to Gator and the veterans he will soon be supporting.

Discover how you can help: thisableveteran.org/how-you-can-help/donate-now/

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4 weeks ago
This Able Veteran

Read This Able Veteran's Graduate Denise Durepos' Thoughts About Her Experience
thisableveteran.org/2024/02/21/meet-this-able-veteran-graduate-denise-durepos/

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