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A yellow Labrador psychiatric service dog wearing a red 'Do Not Pet' vest performing deep pressure therapy on a woman seated on a park bench.

Beyond Companionship: A Guide to the Life-Saving Work of Psychiatric Service Dogs (part 1)

Lee Atherton / March 15, 2026

A psychiatric service dog offers more than comfort—they offer
intervention. This guide details the specific, trained tasks these dogs perform to mitigate disabilities
like PTSD and severe anxiety. Learn how tasks like Deep Pressure Therapy, reality testing, and
medical alerts help handlers reclaim their lives and navigate the world with confidence.

A focused psychiatric service dog performing a grounding task for their handler in a busy public space, illustrating calm support amidst chaos.

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Beyond Companionship: A Guide to the Life-Saving Work of Psychiatric Service Dogs

Lee Atherton / February 12, 2026

A psychiatric service dog offers more than comfort—they offer intervention. This guide details the specific, trained tasks these dogs perform to mitigate disabilities like PTSD and severe anxiety. Learn how tasks like Deep Pressure Therapy, reality testing, and medical alerts help handlers reclaim their lives and navigate the world with confidence.