Veteran Dog Training Program
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.
Program Details
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.
12 To 18-Month Program
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?
Please click below to contact our dedicated staff of trainers.
Become A Sponsor
Please send an email to Robin Friedman at Robin.Friedman@bdrr.org or (561)651-9147.
The Hoffman Family Veteran Training Dog Lodge Now Open
The Veteran Dog Training Lodge began as a dream of Lauree Simmons many years ago.
The site for construction was cleared in early 2020.
Cleared land for future home of the Veteran Dog Training Lodge.
Aerial view of the future home of the Veteran Dog Training Lodge.
Building donor and Board of Directors at the groundbreaking in August 2020.
Building progress after only a few months!