FAITHFULLY & SKILLFULLY SERVING VETERANS

Northwest Battle Buddies’ service dogs provide safety and independence, alleviating the isolation and hyper-vigilance common in PTSD. They help Veterans go to places they'd avoid alone, wake them from nightmares, and stop panic attacks. Similar to medical alert dogs, they detect adrenaline spikes during anxiety or fear episodes. Our service dogs offer safety and act as social barriers and can even provide balance assistance. Studies show that the Veteran will experience oxytocin peaks within minutes of pressure therapy from their service dog. Oxytocin can have a powerful effect. It can lower the heart rate and blood pressure and may also lead to reduced levels of stress, enhancing the overall well-being of our American heroes.

Northwest Battle Buddies’ service dogs undergo a minimum of 360 hours of rigorous training, enabling them to perform a wide range of tasks to assist Veterans in managing PTSD symptoms. This training is completed before the dogs are specifically paired with their Veterans, with an additional five weeks of specialized training.