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Service Dogs
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Service Dog Information
We accept potential service dogs from:
- Local Shelters & Reputable Rescue Organizations
- Canines currently residing with the potential veteran applicant. (See below)
- Donations from breeders or individuals needing to re-home their dog.
- We purchase from reputable breeders that breed for working dog temperament, check for genetic health issue (eyes, hips, elbows etc.) and that have proven sustainable breeding program.
***Note: All potential service dog candidates must be up to date on all shots and heartworm negative prior to their admittance into the program. Service work is very demanding and intense. Respectfully, not all dogs are made for the demands of service work.
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If you own your own dog and would like to enroll them in our program, here are the basic requirements:
- Dog must be friendly and safe out in public around people and animals
- You are required to meet with one ofour trainers for a temperament test.
- Your dog must be healthy, have all limbs, sight, hearing, and up to date on current vaccinations & Spayed/neutered
- Your dog should be at least 1 yr of age but not over2 ½years of age. Some exceptions can apply.
- Dog must be able to help by learning tasks that will assist you with your disability(s)
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Helping Prevent Physical & Mental Triggers
by physically placing themselves directly between the handler and the triggering event. The intensity of being out in public can be reduced to comfortable levels, leaving the handler with less stress about returning to public environments.
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Stress Alerting
In stressful situations, it is easy to see a dog’s reactions signaling the handler that they both need a break. Once bonded, it is not uncommon for the dog to pick up on the handler’s stress levels and alert the handler.
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Medication Reminders
Dogs can be trained to the task of reminding the handler to take medications.
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The Dog Can Be Used as a Source of Physical and Mental Stability
The dog can be used as a source of physical and mental stability when dealing with stressful and uncomfortable environments or situations. With continued use of a PTSD Service Dog, the handler can find that their overall stress is reduced.
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The handler is better capable of handling stressors and triggers
Both primary and secondary triggers.
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Better Sleep
With the presence of a trained service canine, the veteran’s sleep feels less hypersensitive to sound, provides opportunity for deeper sleep creating better concentration with less insomnia.
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Service Dogs Help with Depression
The handler can no longer be tempted to stay in bed all morning; they now have responsibilities of feeding, walking and interaction with their partner. It’s easy to “check out” for long periods of time. When the service dog is fully bonded with the handler, the dog will often need, want, and request attention, returning the handler to the present.
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Anger and Fits of Rage
A trained service dog will detect an increase in their veteran prior to escalation and is trained to react to circumvent an escalation.
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Ready for change.Ready for growth.Ready to reclaim their lives.FREE OF CHARGE to qualifying veterans.If you have questions, we would love to hear from you.Call:715-298-1373
