Retired Army Sergeant Steve Blackman and his service dog, Priscilla, will represent service members at the Rose Parade in Pasadena, California on New Year's Day. Priscilla provides emotional support to Blackman, an Iraq combat veteran who suffers from PTSD. Blackman says Priscilla is incredibly intelligent and helps him manage his nightmares. He met Priscilla at the Canine Companions training center in Irving, Texas, where he was paired with his first service animal over a decade ago.
Retired Army Sergeant Steve Blackman and his service canine were selected to represent service members at the Rose Parade in Pasadena, California on New Year's DayIf years with a companion represent a journey, then every step Steve Blackman has taken with his service animal"Priscilla" matters.
The retired Army sergeant served combat tours in Iraq in 2005, sustaining multiple head traumas that he says affected his mood, and ability to be around others and led to increased anxiety.Blackman says he began to find a sense of belonging when he was paired up with the national nonprofit Canine Companions in 2012.Next week, a national audience will have a chance to see a glimpse of what makes Priscilla so special.
The center is one of six centers nationwide that trains service animals for children, adults and veterans living with physical, cognitive, and developmental challenges."It’s extra special that it's one of our clients from here in North Texas who’s going to be on the float that day,” Craig said."This is my home," Blackman said about the training center."This is where I belong.
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