Dogs for Veterans
Some veterans lose vision on the battlefield. Some return home from the battlefield, eyes intact, with unseen scars…nightmares and flashbacks so severe that it feels safer and more sane to just never leave the house. Our dogs make a dramatic difference.
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What Kinds of Dogs Do We Offer?
Guide Dogs
Guide dogs lead the way for veterans with vision loss, opening doors to independence, confidence, and companionship. Ours learn over 40 skills, including intelligent disobedience—refusing a cue for safety’s sake.
Service Dogs
Service dogs shift the focus from triggers and trauma to the calm, steady presence of a highly trained dog. Our dogs learn 15–20 cues and bring peace of mind to veterans living with PTSD and other disabilities.
Facility Therapy Dogs
Facility therapy dogs live with staff members and provide therapeutic services to veterans and families being treated in military medical facilities and working in high-stress environments across the nation.
Gold Star Family Dogs
Well-trained Gold Star Family Dogs offer loving companionship to military children and families who have lost a loved one in service to the nation, delivering comfort in the midst of difficult times.
“I’m just thrilled I’m getting my life back.”
From birth to match day, it’s a two-year journey for our extraordinary service dogs to form a team with someone who needs them. But for veterans—alumni of our programs—the walk from darkness to freedom can’t be measured in time. Watch these personal stories of transformation to glimpse the impact these dogs can have. We’ve heard it many times: “My dog saved my life.”
“I’m not sure I would be here without my service dog.”
— Jim Lowe and Service Dog RJ | Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Frequently Asked Questions
Veterans Q&A
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How can a service dog help a veteran living with PTSD?
How do I know if I qualify for a service dog?
How long will I have to wait for a service dog?
Top Questions
What is your mission and vision, exactly?
What states do you serve when providing dogs and services?
How much do you charge for your dogs, training, and alumni support?
How much does it cost to train a guide dog or service dog?
Frequently Asked Questions
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