PROGRAMS
Training Programs
Each program is designed by veteran service dog trainers and tailored to the unique challenges veterans face. All programs are free or heavily subsidized for qualifying veterans.
PTSD & Trauma Response
Comprehensive training program pairing veterans with dogs trained to recognize and respond to PTSD symptoms including flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety attacks, and hypervigilance.
What's Included
- Fully trained PTSD service dog
- 2-week handler bonding bootcamp
- Nightmare interruption training
- Public access training
- Anxiety grounding task training
- 6 months post-placement support
- Lifetime follow-up consultations
- ADA rights education
Psychiatric Service Dog
Training program for dogs that assist with psychiatric disabilities including depression, bipolar disorder, and severe anxiety. Dogs learn medication reminders, safety checks, and emotional regulation support.
What's Included
- Fully trained psychiatric service dog
- 3-week handler integration program
- Medication reminder training
- Dissociation interruption tasks
- Public access & travel training
- Crisis response protocols
- 12 months post-placement support
- Therapist coordination sessions
Mobility & Medical Alert
Specialized program for veterans with physical disabilities or medical conditions. Dogs are trained in bracing, balance support, item retrieval, door operation, and medical alerting.
What's Included
- Custom-trained mobility or alert dog
- Home accessibility assessment
- Equipment & harness fitting
- 4-week in-home handler training
- Medical alert calibration
- Ongoing recertification support
- Veterinary care coordination
- ADA & housing rights advocacy
Veteran & Dog Together (VDT)
Train your own dog to become a service animal. This hands-on program lets veterans actively participate in training their personal dog, building an even deeper bond while learning professional handling skills.
What's Included
- Dog temperament evaluation
- Weekly professional training sessions
- Handler education curriculum
- Task-specific training modules
- Public access testing prep
- Certification exam fees included
- Peer support group access
- Graduate mentor pairing