In‑House Service Dog Training for Combat‑Disabled Veterans

Many combat‑disabled veterans are in need of professional service‑dog training. Our In‑House program brings expert trainers, veterinary care, and structured task training directly into residential settings so veterans receive fully trained service dogs tailored to PTSD, mobility support, and complex medical needs. Training typically ranges from 6 months to 1+ years, and some dogs receive extended training (up to 2 years) for advanced tasking. Your donation funds dog care, veterinary services, trainer time, and specialized task training so each veteran receives a life‑changing partner.

“I had a grenade go off…took my hand off instantly. Gangrene in the leg. When I drop stuff, Service dog Eli picks it up for me. WDFV brought me to a place in my life that I never knew could have existed.” 

— Army Veteran Richard Smith

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Why your gift matters 

•     Funds trainer hours and individualized task training for PTSD and mobility support.

•     Pays for veterinary care, medication, and emergency services for training dogs.

•     Supplies equipment, food, and enrichment that keep dogs healthy and placement‑ready.

•     Supports extended training for dogs who require advanced tasking to meet a veteran’s needs.

•     $50 — “Feeds and enriches an in‑training dog for a month.”

•     $100 — “Provides grooming and essential training gear.”

•     $200 — “Covers a dog’s vaccinations and preventive care.”

•     $500 — “Underwrites a full group training session.”

•     $1,000 — “Funds materials and support for one veteran in training.”

•     $3,000 — “Covers advanced task training weeks for one dog.”

•     $6,000 — “Seeds a cohort with supplies, vet care, and trainer travel.”

•     $12,000 — “Fully underwrites one service dog from start to graduation.”