Providing PTSD Service Dogs for Veterans
Currently serving: Columbus, Ohio & Atlanta, Georgia
We provide in-home training and personalized public access work, which is why location matters for our program. If you're in one of our service areas, we're ready to help you and your future service dog connect.
Our Rescue Mission
We believe in second chances - for dogs and for veterans.
Every service dog in our program comes from rescue. We identify dogs with incredible potential, provide them with professional training, and match them with the veterans who need them most.
One rescue dog. One veteran. Two lives transformed.
Our Program
Our service dog program is comprehensive, personalized, and focused on creating lasting partnerships between veterans and their canine partners.
From initial assessment to lifelong support, we're with you every step of the way.
Dog Selection & Training
- Behavioral assessment and selection process
- Task training for PTSD-specific needs
- Public access training and socialization
- Handler compatibility assessment
Veteran Support & Education
- PTSD and service dog education workshops
- Handler training and bonding sessions
- Intensive hand-off coaching
Lifelong Partnership Support
- Follow-up check-ins and adjustments
- Training support hotline
- Annual wellness and training refreshers
Meeting Your New Best Friend
We're based in Columbus, Ohio and Atlanta, Georgia, bringing our program directly to you.
Initial Meeting
Your first meeting with your service dog happens at your home. This is where the real connection begins - in the comfort of your own space with your new best friend.
Initial Meeting
We start the training process right in your home, working at your pace and in your environment. This helps you and your dog build confidence together from day one.
Home Training Phase
As you progress, we meet in public spaces near you for guided training. Coffee shops, grocery stores, parks - we work in real settings so you're comfortable anywhere.
Home Training Phase
Public Access Training
Hand-Off & Beyond
The process typically takes two weeks or longer, with the official hand-off of your dog at the end. Our support doesn't stop there - we're just a phone call away.
Public Access Training
Our Goal
Make you and your service dog as comfortable and confident as possible in any setting - home, community, life.
Hand-Off & Beyond
Our Goal
Who Can Apply
✓ Military veterans (all eras, all branches)
✓ Combat-related PTSD diagnosis
✓ Medically cleared for dog ownership
✓ Committed to training partnership
✓ Stable housing situation
✓ Located in the Columbus, OH or Atlanta, GA area
Program Timeline
Week 1: Application & screening
Week 2: Interview & assessment
Week 3-4: Dog selection begins
Month 2: Dog’s training begins
Month 3: First visit with your dog
Month 4-5: Intensive training phase
Month 5-6: Placement & bonding*
* Handler training and placement timeline may be sooner or later dependent on dog readiness.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Everything is 100% free - the service dog, training, and lifetime support. All donated and grant-funded.
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From application to placement is typically 2-4 months.
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No pressure! We're here when you're ready. Contact us anytime with questions about whether the program is right for you.
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Currently, we serve the Columbus, Ohio and Atlanta, Georgia areas. Our approach requires in-home training and personalized public access work in your community, so location matters.
If you're in one of these areas, we'd love to work with you. If you're elsewhere, we recommend connecting with other service dog organizations in your region.
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Our program specializes in selecting and training rescue dogs specifically matched to each veteran's needs from the beginning.
We've found that separating a veteran from their own dog for the months-long training process creates unnecessary stress on both the human and animal bond. Instead, we match you with a newly trained dog that's ready to support you immediately, while keeping your current dog part of your life.
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The support doesn't stop. We provide phone support, annual wellness checks, and one-on-one refresher training.
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Military veterans (any era, any branch). We require a Primary Care Physician’s Report stating that you have been diagnosed with PTSD, it must also state that you are both mentally and physically capable of dog ownership.