About Training: At Guardian Service Dogs™, we specialize in providing Disabled Veterans and Service Members with a quality, individualized, Service Dog Training Program. We utilize the Battle Drill Training Method™, developed by our own Executive Training Director and Head Service Dog Trainer, ...
Service dog programs are increasingly being explored as complementary or alternative interventions for military veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This paper details the results of a control group, pre-and-post pilot investigation evaluating the use of a 14-week service dog training ...
Capital One Associates in Plano, TX got the unique chance to raise a service dog-in-training in the office setting, while brightening their coworkers’ days and paving the way for a more accessible work space. Learn how this team is making a paw-sitive i
Shirley and Vincent were selected to receive service dogs after completing multiple applications and months of training with IOWA Service Dogs. They learned about dog behaviors and body language, laws surrounding service dogs and more. “We trained so much, I got tired of it. That’s how I kn...
Fifteen partners of veterans with PTSD participating in a service dog training program responded to an online survey assessing their own trauma symptoms as well as their current relationship satisfaction. Twelve of the survey participants also took part in in-depth interviews. The researchers propose ...
That’s because raising a service dog is a numbers game:Nearly 70% of canine candidatesnever graduate from training, which takes two to three years of intensive instruction and socialization. And by the time a dog is matched with a veteran, organizations have spent upwards of $40,000. ...
Trainers teach the service dogs how to keep veterans comfortable in public. "A lot of our clients are uncomfortable in large crowd settings, so having the dog behind them like this creates more space for them," McGuire said. "Just from the few weeks that I've had her, I can honestly ...
Hot dog! Veterans and active-duty military can bite into aFREEchili dog, small fries and small sodaat Weinerschnitzel onNovember 11, 2024. Wendy’s Vets can start their day with a complimentary meal at Wendy’s. To thank all of those who have served or are currently serving in the U....
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park-- Veterans and active-duty service members can enjoy the wonder of Northwest Trek for freeNovember 9 through 11. Immediate family members receive half-off general admission. Visit the admission window. Offer is not valid on online purchases. ...
The film will premiere to the public on October 24, 2024, after being selected from entries in the the 9th annual New York Dog Film Festival. For the past seven years, the Dog Chow Service Dog Salute program has worked to help ensure that every veteran in need can obtain one of these ...