Therapy dog Hero Dogs Sammie was named in honor of Deborah Sampson—a Massachusetts woman who, in 1782, disguised herself as a man in order to serve in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. Therapy dog Hero Dogs Sammie’s specialty is as a reading dog.Hero Dogs Sammie probably learned both American history and her […]
Hero Dogs Honors PTSD Awareness Month
June is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) awareness month. PTSD is a disorder that develops in some people after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event. It is natural to feel afraid during and after a traumatic situation. Fear triggers many split-second changes in the body to help defend against danger or to avoid it. This “fight-or-flight” […]
Introduction to Hero Dogs – June 14, 2020
Introduction to Hero Dogs from a distance! Join us on 06/14/2020 03:00 PM – 05:00 PM ET as we adapt to the times with an online version of our presentation for anyone interested in learning more about Hero Dogs! Register to attend Introduction to Hero Dogs at https://bit.ly/next_ihd Would you like to learn more about […]
