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SERvice dog and Veteran Experiences Study

About

The goal of the SERvice dog and Veteran Experiences Study is to evaluate how service dogs may impact veterans with PTSD and, if applicable, their families.

Who We Are

The Organization for Human-Animal Interaction Research and Education (OHAIRE) at the University of Arizona strives to build strong science behind the human-animal bond. Led by Dr. Maggie O’Haire, the OHAIRE Lab studies a wide range of topics, from companion animals to skilled service dogs.

Partners and Sponsors

  • K9s For Warriors

    Determined to end veteran suicide, K9s For Warriors provides highly-trained Service Dogs to military veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury and/or military sexual trauma. With the majority of dogs coming from rescue shelters, this innovative program allows the K9/Warrior team to build an unwavering bond that facilitates their collective healing and recovery.

  • Canine Companions

    Canine Companions provides service dogs to a wide range of individuals with the goal of providing independence to clients and their dogs. They provide service dogs to adults, children, and veterans as well as facility dogs to professionals working in healthcare, criminal justice, and educational settings.

  • National Institutes of Health

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the nation's leading medical research agency, supporting scientific studies that turn discovery into health.

  • Dogtopia

    The Dogtopia Foundation enables dogs to positively change our world by funding programs focused around three worthy causes: Service Dogs to Veterans, Youth Literacy Programs, and Employment Initiatives for Adults with Autism. 100% of every donation is given directly to the organizations the Dogtopia Foundation supports.