Article posted: 10/14/2012 8:11 AM

Explosion of groups training dogs for veterans causes tension

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Paws and Stripes rescue dog, Battle, stands with Iraq and Afghanistan War veteran Lawrence Montoya†during a training session in Albuquerque, N.M. Through the help of the nonprofit group, dogs are trained to help meet the fast-growing demand for free or affordable assistance dogs for vets like Montoya who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder.

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A growing list of small nonprofits involved in training affordable assistance dogs for veterans has created a Wild West-type atmosphere in the service dog world, creating tension between mom-and-pop groups trying to fill what they call a crucial void and the Veterans Administration and more traditional service dog groups.