K9 Partners for Patriots
About the Program
Participants do not receive a finished dog; they train with their matched rescue or qualifying own dog from the beginning.
Service Dogs Offered
Psychiatric/PTSD service dogs
Who Qualifies
Eligible U.S. veterans and active-duty service members
Geographic eligibility: Training in Brooksville, Florida; out-of-state veterans may participate if able to attend
Does the Program Provide the Dog?
Provider supplies dog: Yes
Yes; evaluated rescue dog
Owner-training supported: Yes
Yes, if own dog meets requirements
Cost & Financial Requirements
No cost for dog, training or required equipment
Directory cost category: Not published
Wait Time & Application Status
Wait time: Applicants can begin soon after acceptance/capacity; no long published placement wait because teams train together
Applications: Open / Available
Open
ApplicationTraining & Travel Requirements
Training model: Veteran and dog train together for about 6 months in weekly in-person classes
Travel/on-site requirement: Weekly in-person classes in Brooksville, FL for about six months
Support After Placement
Annual recertification and lifetime graduate support