Semper Fido: dogs helping vets with PTSD

Semper Fido: dogs helping vets with PTSD

Uploaded by calkinsmedia on Dec 28, 2011
Three canines and their handlers graduated from Semper Fido, a six-month non-profit program held at K-9 Basics in Evesham, N.J. that trains dogs how to help veterans with brain injuries and post traumatic stress disorder. One in four service members returning from war suffers from the disorder, but the dogs help them assess their safety level and build confidence.