sheena Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 I know this is not new, but it's nice to have a good news story every now & then. I live with a PTSD sufferer (Ex Veteran)& have seen first hand the benefits of getting involved with a dog & it's training :) Post-traumatic stress disorder: Dogs provide new hope for patients overwhelmed by medical treatment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbedWire Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 It's a great story Sheena. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salukifan Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Great story. The urge to yell MALTESE AREN'T BLOODY TERRIERS at the computer screen was strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pjrt Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 On 22/05/2015 at 8:08 AM, Haredown Whippets said: Great story. The urge to yell MALTESE AREN'T BLOODY TERRIERS at the computer screen was strong. Haha I concur! But, I think perhaps in Europe they are classed as a terrier, hence why the association? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pjrt Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Oh, and I haven't looked at the story yet, but as someone who lives with C-PTSD I know it's my dog who keeps me alive most days and is the only thing I have to turn to in my darkest moments. He is definitely my lifeline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salukifan Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 (edited) On 22/05/2015 at 8:29 AM, GrufLife said: On 22/05/2015 at 8:08 AM, Haredown Whippets said: Great story. The urge to yell MALTESE AREN'T BLOODY TERRIERS at the computer screen was strong. Haha I concur! But, I think perhaps in Europe they are classed as a terrier, hence why the association? Nope, they are categorised among the Bichons in the Toy and Companion Group Edited May 22, 2015 by Haredown Whippets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pjrt Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 On 22/05/2015 at 8:39 AM, Haredown Whippets said: On 22/05/2015 at 8:29 AM, GrufLife said: On 22/05/2015 at 8:08 AM, Haredown Whippets said: Great story. The urge to yell MALTESE AREN'T BLOODY TERRIERS at the computer screen was strong. Haha I concur! But, I think perhaps in Europe they are classed as a terrier, hence why the association? Nope, they are categorised among the Bichons in the Toy and Companion Group funny while i was typing that post I'm thinking, no, they're Bichon! Something in my brain is telling me somewhere in history they have been described as terrier. I can tell you I groom dozens upon dozens of Maltese 'terriers'.....some of them are even not white..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pjrt Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 I am finally home now and have looked at the article. Thanks for sharing. Apart from the bubble I climb into for work, my life is pretty much living hell. I know without Gruf I would be dead. He gets me out of bed, he gets me out of the house, even if it is just to 'safe' places. And when I just cant leave the house, he doesnt abandon me. I truly understand the guy who said the only reason he cant suicide is because the bloody dog would be there looking at him. Dog bless him. Lately I have been having more and more flashbacks. Its amazing to me how a mind can retrieve in vivd detail so many things that happened over 35yrs ago. Gruf is always there when I need him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Bless you Gruf for serving your beloved human so well x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbedWire Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Reading this thread makes me want to go out and get another dog. This one? I know I shouldn't but he's so cute and I would love to give and get cuddles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheena Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 On 23/05/2015 at 4:19 AM, sarsaparilla said: Reading this thread makes me want to go out and get another dog. This one? I know I shouldn't but he's so cute and I would love to give and get cuddles. OMG...how cute...go & get him, he looks like he would love cuddles :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbedWire Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Thanks Sheena, I did ring about the dog and it is not good with other dogs so I won't be getting it. Just have to share this though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheena Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 Aww....look at the face on that dog..it says it all. I am sure that the dogs suffering from PTSD must be getting mutual benefit by the interaction with the patients :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbesotted Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 On 22/05/2015 at 11:41 AM, GrufLife said: I am finally home now and have looked at the article. Thanks for sharing. Apart from the bubble I climb into for work, my life is pretty much living hell. I know without Gruf I would be dead. He gets me out of bed, he gets me out of the house, even if it is just to 'safe' places. And when I just cant leave the house, he doesnt abandon me. I truly understand the guy who said the only reason he cant suicide is because the bloody dog would be there looking at him. Dog bless him. Lately I have been having more and more flashbacks. Its amazing to me how a mind can retrieve in vivd detail so many things that happened over 35yrs ago. Gruf is always there when I need him. bloody glad you have Gruff! good dog Gruff! H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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