PTSD/TBI Dogs & Tags of Wyoming, a 501(3)(c) non-profit organization jobs and careers

About PTSD/TBI Dogs & Tags of Wyoming, a 501(3)(c) non-profit organization

The mission of PTSD Dogs and Tags of Wyoming is to assist people living with PTSD and TBI. We are committed to finding and training dogs for companionship and support for PTSD and TBI survivors in their daily living. Dogs and Tags’ goal is to work alongside mental health doctors and therapists to ensure all their needs are met, so that the client-handler and their dog may be successful. The use of service dogs as a form of therapy for individuals living with PTSD and TBI, especially for veterans, is becoming increasingly more common. A service dog is at a veteran’s side 24-hours a day to help navigate daily stressors. Some animals come to the veteran pre-trained with a set of commands, while others are trained by the owners themselves. Over time, an owner can rely upon the dog’s instincts for a reality check, giving their brain a break from hypervigilance. The animals can also serve as a social buffer, an incentive to exercise, and a de-escalation tool during times of stress.