Service Dogs for Veterans With PTSD

Inclusion Criteria: * Age greater than or equal to 18 years * Referral from provider. * PTSD diagnosis * In active treatment for PTSD for at least three months at time of enrollment, with plans to remain in active treatment * Acceptance by the dog vendor for the service dog * Ability to adequately care for a dog - physically/financially * Able to travel to vendor for pairing with dog Exclusion Criteria: * Been hospitalized for mental health reasons in the prior 6 months * Not living at the same residence for 6 months. * Diagnoses: Psychoses, Delusions, dementia, active alcohol/substance dependence. Moderate to severe TBI. Any other diagnosis deemed by PI to limit ability to participate or give informed consent * At time of enrollment - Active suicidal ideation, homicide, cognitive disabilities that would preclude safety of animal and ability needed for participation in the study. * Children under age 10 living in the home