Dog Stops PTSD Nightmares
This trained service dog knows exactly when to step in and stop a nightmare. See how she protects her veteran handler.
What the video says
Can a service dog stop a severe nightmare before it starts? For veteran Dorothea Pilkins, regular PTSD nightmares meant waking up and staying awake for hours.
Her service dog Beth was trained by America's VetDogs to intervene before the distress escalates. Beth wakes her up before the nightmares fully take over by licking her face and snuggling close, allowing her to sleep with far less medication.
