SERVICE DOG FAQS

Service Dogs for Veterans, Law Enforcement and first responders participants. Facility dogs are available for professional settings as requested through our community canine program.

Increased independence, companionship, self worth and purpose. Mitigate trauma triggers while grounding you to the here and now.

No, Tails of Valor® service dogs and all follow-up services are provided free of charge to the Veteran/participant. Veterans/participants are responsible for their transportation and expenses when pairing with one of our dogs. A graduated team pair will be responsible for the care of the dog including grooming and routine veterinary expenses. Dog food will be supplied upon graduation for one year and then a voucher program will be available for those that may need fudiciary support in order to complete the annual health and wellness requirements.

Goldendoodles, Labradoodles, Poodles, and cross mixes including those breeds

Our dogs are trained for each individual's needs. Skills may include retrieval, pulling, alerting, nightmare interruption etc. OUR dogs are NOT trained to do the following: • Guide work for the blind, seizure or diabetic alert/response or balance work • To recognize and/or manage undesirable human behavior • Respond aggressively or provide personal protection