Working Dogs For Vets
Working Dogs For Vets is a nonprofit that helps disabled veterans get and train service dogs. They use rescued shelter dogs when possible and offer owner-training support, in-house training, and follow-up help through a national volunteer network, including Georgia.
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Working Dogs For Vets' In-House Service Dog Program provides fully trained service dogs at no cost to disabled veterans whose conditions prevent them from taking part in the No Veteran Left Behind... Main Services support & service animals Serving adults young adults teens seniors veterans all disabilities ptsd limited mobility
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In-House Service Dog ProgramProgram
- Recently verified· Jun 29
No Veteran Left BehindService
Disabled veterans train their own service dogs with curriculum, mentoring, testing, and support from WDFV volunteers and regional leads.
- Recently verified· Jun 29
In-House Service Dog Training ProgramProgram
Volunteer trainers train service dogs for disabled veterans whose disabilities prevent them from training a dog through the owner-trained program.
- Recently verified· Jun 29
Prison Dog ProgramProgram
Incarcerated participants train shelter dogs in obedience and service tasks before dogs move into WDFV's in-house process and are matched with disabled veterans.
- Recently verified· Jun 29
Supportive ServicesService
WDFV lists case-by-case supports such as lodging, meals, supplies, travel assistance, agility, and water therapy when available.
- Recently verified· Jun 29
Ambassador ProgramProgram
Community volunteers represent WDFV, help veteran-dog teams, assist with evaluations, mentoring, in-home visits, and outreach.
- Recently verified· Jun 29
Volunteer Program and Service Dog Trainer CourseProgram
Volunteers help with dog socialization, training support, veteran greeting, event setup, transport vouchers, outreach, and service dog trainer support.
- Recently verified· Jun 29
Pet Adoption ProgramService
Dogs that do not become service dogs may be listed for adoption as pets or emotional support animals through Petfinder or Adopt-a-Pet.
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