Michael Kidd, and his service dog Millie wait for their training at the Paws of War office in Nesconset, Long Island, New York on June 10, 2019. - The service dogs are either trained or being trained to help veterans through difficult times by Paws of War, an association funded entirely by private donations that provides the shelter animals free of charge.
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Dogs Help Veterans With PTSD Heal And Live Their Lives, And You Can Help, Too!

By Vicki Clinebell

It’s no surprise that dogs can soothe us when we feel troubled. But research shows bonding with dogs has positive benefits even on a biological level.

Dogs elevate levels of the hormone oxytocin in our bodies, which promotes feelings of trust and well being. Oxytocin also heightens our ability to interpret facial expressions, helps us overcome paranoia, and has positive effects on our social…

Vicki Clinebell
Vicki Clinebell

Vicki Clinebell majored in journalism at the University of Colorado and headed to an advertising agency before beginning a long career in broadcasting, spanning production and copywriting to Sales and Management for an ABC affiliate station.

Her decision to switch gears to pursue a career in writing fulfilled a lifelong ambition. She started as a blogger for a diverse group of businesses, and now writes for a number of digital publications for companies stationed in her hometown in the Rocky Mountains, and provides advertising copy and media buys for national and regional clients. She finds the research as intersting as the writing—she loves learning about subjects as diverse as construction scaffolding, child safety seats, and the newest trends in beauty and fashion.

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