Researchers in Sweden say they can scientifically confirm what you dog owners have known for years: Your dog mirrors your feelings of stress. 19-year Navy Seal veteran Jason Redman says dogs feel our angst and then do something about it. “When I came back I had a lot of anxiety. I don’t like having my back exposed. He watches my back – and my anxiety goes down. I think dogs have the ability to de-escalate your stress. Dogs can do it because they are so singularly focused."
Lieutenant Redman was severely wounded in a fire fight in Iraq and says his service dog was an integral part of his healing. He is a best selling author and motivational speaker who has raised millions for wounded warriors.