We are extremely grateful for the service of our veterans and active military. That’s why we introduced our Veteran Service Dog Training Program; to help military veterans by using the power of the human-animal bond while providing a second chance for rescue dogs by training and matching them up with military veterans who can benefit from having a trained service dog in their lives.
Big Dog Ranch Rescue works closely with the local Veterans Administration. The V.A. has classified the Big Dog Ranch Rescue Veteran Dog Training Program as a “Non-Traditional and Innovative” therapy.
Professional dog trainers will train use positive reinforcement training techniques and teach the dog to fit in with the veteran’s lifestyle as much as possible.
Our dogs use trained tasks to help mitigate disabilities that affect our veterans everyday lives.
Specific rescue dogs will be identified and matched up to the needs of the veteran.
Big Dog Ranch Rescue will provide all training and equipment for both the veteran and dog, at NO cost to the veteran.
Each dog will be kept up to date on all vaccinations, micro-chipped, as well as receive reduced-cost veterinary care and services for the first year of training through Big Dog Ranch Rescue’s veterinary healing center.
Phase I– Consult
Phase II– Basic Skills
Phase III– Socialization Training
Phase IV- Task Training
Phase V- Final Certification
Interested in learning more?
Are you a Veteran or do you know a Veteran that would benefit from this program?
Click Contact above and send us a message.
