K9s For Warriors Operation Rescue Dog Connection

Operation Rescue Dog Connection is a page managed by the trainers at K9s For Warriors to reach out and find potential dogs for our program.

K9s For Warriors is dedicated to providing service canines to our warriors suffering from Post-traumatic Stress Disability, traumatic brain injury and/or military sexual trauma as a result of military service post 9/11. Our goal is to empower them to return to civilian life with dignity and independence.

This page is the official "one stop" for the intake of potential service dogs into the K9s For Warriors service dog program. The intake process is very involved as we have physical, behavioral, and regulatory training requirements.

Qualifications for Service dog training:
Age Requirement in between 8 months and 2 years of age.
• At least 60lbs
• At least 24 inches from the top of the shoulders standing
• Up-to-date on Rabies, DHLPP (Distemper and Lepto), and Bordatella vaccinations
• The dog must have tested negative for Heartworms within the last year and been on a monthly heartworm preventative since the last heartworm test
• No aggression whatsoever – no handler aggression, no aggression to other dogs, kids, strangers, cats, etc
We realize most dogs chase cats – as long as the dog doesn’t react psychotically to the cat we can work with the behavior
• The dog must be confident and stable – no significant fear reactions to loud noises, busy places, crowds, slick floors, and other environmental stimuli
• Food motivated – our warriors are not usually coordinated enough to use a toy reward with the dogs so the dog must be willing to work with food
• The dog can’t be overly vocal – barking when the dog is bored or impatient can cause significant problems when a warrior is in a meeting or at a movie
• Friendly and enjoys working with people
• Medium to low drive dogs are preferred, but we can work with a higher drive dog as well

Transport of potential dogs is currently limited, however we will do our best to evaluate dogs via video/Skype and in person.

Please contact our Kennel Team if you are a rescue organization or shelter. We also accept owner surrenders as a last resort if you cannot find a new home for your dog.

K9s For Warriors
114 Camp K9 Road
Ponte Vedra, Fl 32081

904-686-1956 ext. 118
trainers@k9sforwarriors.org

114 Camp K9 Road
Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
United States