You Are Family

At NO CHARGE- Veterans accepted into the program will be provided:

• Dog ( if veteran does not have a socially appropriate dog already)
• Service Vest
• Dog ID
• Certification Record
• All Necessary Equipment
• 22 week complete training program

Our complete training program is once per week for 24 weeks.

Due to our rotating class schedules, please contact us prior to your visit to make sure we are available:

Call 715-298-1373

While you are required to attend the entire training series, we understand that life happens. It is your responsibility to let us know when you will be missing a class and we will gladly let you know a makeup class time.

Veterans must be able and willing to come to the Patriot K9 training campus located in central Wisconsin (Wausau), once a week for 22 consecutive weeks. (This does not include your 3 week required class commitment prior to your class series start date).

We do accept veterans from out of our service area or out of state.  You will be personally required to find a place for an extended stay locally for the entire length of the 22 week class series.

We have a strict set of guidelines for applicants based on our criteria and can be found HERE.

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 of our volunteers and have the dog tested (No charge)
• 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 over 5 years of age. Some exceptions can apply.
• Dog must be able to help by learning tasks that will assist you with your disability(s)