From Struggle to Strength: Service Dogs Changing Veterans’ Lives

At This Able Veteran, we believe in the power of service dogs to transform the lives of U.S. military veterans battling post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Too many of our nation’s heroes return home to fight an invisible war—one of anxiety, depression, nightmares, and isolation. We’re here to change that.

Through our specialized Trauma Resiliency Program, we don’t just train service dogs—we equip veterans with the tools they need to reclaim their lives. Our highly skilled service dogs are more than companions; they are trained to recognize and respond to PTSD symptoms before they escalate, providing vital support through anxiety alerts and nightmare interruption techniques.

But we’re not stopping there. With our PTSD Service Dog Trainer Academy, we are ensuring that more veterans can experience the life-changing partnership of a service dog, expanding access to those in need.

Why We Do This

The reality is heartbreaking—20 veterans die by suicide every day. That’s almost one every hour. These are men and women who have sacrificed for our country, only to come home to a battle they never expected. Someone has to do something. We are answering that call.

By empowering veterans with knowledge, skills, and unwavering support, we help them take control of their PTSD. Our service dogs don’t just offer comfort—they provide a pathway to healing, helping veterans step out of the shadows of trauma and into a future of strength, resilience, and hope.

Because no veteran should have to fight their battles alone.