Therapetics Service Dogs

This Tulsa nonprofit trains service dogs. It serves individuals with disabilities across the greater Oklahoma area, focusing on mobility assistance and psychiatric support for people with PTSD. Mobility dogs learn tasks that help with everyday chores made difficult by limited mobility, including opening doors, carrying bags, picking up dropped objects, and emptying dryers. These tasks can support handlers' independence in daily life. PTSD service dogs are trained to perform specific tasks to help reduce symptoms. They may turn on lights, create a physical barrier around a veteran, or alert to an approaching person. The organization trains dogs in a variety of locations to expose them to different experiences. Its program also includes service dogs in training and recent graduates.