chinavet Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Thanks everyone. Iceturkee, Yes, he's a PTSD dog. But with new rulings it's unlikely VA will assist. They've halted all PTSD dog approvals Pending more study to see if it works. I'm in class with quite a mix of people. Two Iraqi vets: one who's Humvee was destroyed by 400 pounds of homemade explosives that left him with Severe TBI and another who was an MP with multiple Deployments. Training is exhausting! But Berta is right : we're pretty connected already. He's amazing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceturkee Posted September 18, 2012 Author Share Posted September 18, 2012 Thanks everyone. Iceturkee, Yes, he's a PTSD dog. But with new rulings it's unlikely VA will assist. They've halted all PTSD dog approvals Pending more study to see if it works. I'm in class with quite a mix of people. Two Iraqi vets: one who's Humvee was destroyed by 400 pounds of homemade explosives that left him with Severe TBI and another who was an MP with multiple Deployments. Training is exhausting! But Berta is right : we're pretty connected already. He's amazing!! thanks for the info. i see brochures at my local clinic advertising service dogs for vets with ptds. i don't have that. but i have multiple disabilities including rheumatoid arthritis and a totally messed up back. i'm wheelchair bound. a few years ago, the clinic's orthopedic doctor suggested i apply for a service dog. just never followed through. sorry, its a long answer to why i asked. but i hope your dog is helps you very much! L-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinavet Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Iceturkee I'm in class with people with physical limitations too. These dogs are exceptional and can be trained to aid you very specifically. Go for it. I don't think you'll ever regret it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PainterBK Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Congrats Iceturkee, Enjoy your victory & new companion. Thanks for your service. Bob K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceturkee Posted September 19, 2012 Author Share Posted September 19, 2012 Congrats Iceturkee, Enjoy your victory & new companion. Thanks for your service. Bob K thanks but i don't have a service dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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