SGT ROSCOS K9S TO E9S INC
We are a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and issued a favorable determination letter by the IRS as a public charity.
Welcome
Our mission is to help Veterans suffering from PTSD or disabilities to return to normal life with the help of therapy or service dogs.
Founded by Sgt. First Class Jason Syriac in 2016, a current PTSD sufferer, who has served in the Army and National Guard since 1994, and deployed to Korea, Bosnia, and twice to Iraq.
Trained Service & Companion Dogs to help Vets.
Jason is often referred to as a Dog Whisperer for his connection and ability to interact with and train dogs. He is a certified dog trainer and personally trains all pups, many being rescue or donated dogs.
Jason has donated his own time and resources to train these dogs that would normally cost upwards of $20,000.00.
Benefits to Dog and Owner
Studies have shown that the pups benefit as much as their owners as they enjoy having a job or purpose. The bond is extraordinarily strong between pup and owner.
“It’s so strong that veterans with PTSD, on average, are closer to their service dogs than the average person is with a house dog”Frontiers in Veterinary
PUPPY TRAINING
PUPS 4 A PURPOSERosco Pushing Pup in Training in Shopping Cart.
Dogs Training Dogs
Jason uses his own dogs Duke and Rosco to help train the new pups. Jason says the experienced dogs provide direction and training and assist in many tasks. Rosco and Duke are Jason and Lisa’s own personal pets and they are both trained service dogs.
Ryan's Story
Duke helps Lisa Syriac's son, Ryan, who survived Stage 4 cancer at age 2 1/2 years old. He suffers hearing and vision impairment. Ryan cannot hear fire alarms and Duke has become his support animal.
Duke on left with a Pup in Training
How dogs help with PTSD
Dogs provide unconditional love and attention needed for many adults. Even most dogs who have suffered abuse and trauma will forgive. Adults also must give back and take care of their animals and find having a schedule of chores taking care of their pets helps distract from their PTSD symptoms.
Research from Purdue University
Purdue university researchers conducted a pilot study in 2015-16 to see how service dogs can help veterans with PTSD. The study results suggested that symptoms of PTSD were lower among war veterans with service dogs. The vets with service dogs showed better metal health and behavior benefits. Additionally, the findings showed that their stress and cortisol levels were lower, and they exhibited less anger, less anxiety, and better sleep ability.
