The soldiers who are trainers experience the unconditional love and support of the dogs in training. This connection offers stress relief as these servicemen and women reintegrate back into their community. Training the dogs enhances self worth, and provides an opportunity to practice emotional regulation and a reason for participating in new social relationships

Increased Independence for Those with Physical Injuries
The service dogs are trained to assist in activities of daily living by opening doors, retrieving dropped items and pulling wheelchairs. These are just a few of the many benefits that a service dog provides. Plus the dog also offers unconditional love and acceptance.

The service dog accompanies their partner everywhere - home, work, anywhere their lives take them. In many cases, service dogs perform tasks that were previously performed by an attendant or family member; thus reducing the veteran's dependence on other people.