K9s For Warriors
About the Program
Program is specifically for eligible veterans, not civilian psychiatric service-dog applicants.
Service Dogs Offered
Psychiatric/PTSD service dogs for veterans
Who Qualifies
Eligible U.S. military veterans
Geographic eligibility: All 50 states plus Puerto Rico and Guam
Does the Program Provide the Dog?
Provider supplies dog: Yes
Yes
Owner-training supported: No
No
Cost & Financial Requirements
No financial cost for service dog, housing, meals, equipment or training; veteran generally handles travel
Directory cost category: Not published
Wait Time & Application Status
Wait time: Approximately 18–24 months
Applications: Open / Available
Open / prescreener and application
ApplicationTraining & Travel Requirements
Training model: Provider-trained service dog; 18-day/roughly 3-week residential handler training
Travel/on-site requirement: Residential training in Ponte Vedra, FL or Helotes, TX
Support After Placement
Regular check-ins and graduate resources/support