Photo of Vietnam Vet John and his dog Yoda

Dog helps Vietnam veteran ease isolation and PTSD

Assistance Dogs Australia reports that John, a Vietnam veteran living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), moments of intense anxiety and overwhelming challenges, now has help from Yoda the Assistance Dog by his side. John says that“everything has changed.”

Published: 13 August 2023
  • national
  • 13 August 2023
  • Assistance Dogs Australia

"… I had a real bad anxiety attack. I went into Woolies and I was shaking like a leaf. The moment I walked into that shop, I managed to get a couple of things I needed and got out. Then I told Yoda 'Lap,' so he could jump into my lap for a big cuddle. That calmed me right back down again."



Yoda, John's faithful Assistance Dog, has become his lifeline, providing comfort, support, and a sense of safety. With Yoda by his side, John faces the world with newfound confidence.