Warrior Canine Connection
About the Program
Does not train diabetic/seizure alert, guide, hearing, or clients' personal pet dogs as service dogs.
Service Dogs Offered
Veteran mobility/PTSD/TBI service dogs; facility dogs; Military Family Support Dogs
Who Qualifies
Veterans; service members nearing medical separation; military families; qualifying military-serving facilities
Geographic eligibility: United States; required team training in Maryland
Does the Program Provide the Dog?
Provider supplies dog: Yes
Yes; Labs and Golden Retrievers
Owner-training supported: No
No
Cost & Financial Requirements
No fee for dog or training; clients cover airfare, accommodations and transportation, with some assistance potentially available
Directory cost category: Not published
Wait Time & Application Status
Wait time: Average around 2 years; match-specific waits can vary
Applications: Open / Available
Service-dog applications reopened / inquiry available
ApplicationTraining & Travel Requirements
Training model: Provider-bred/trained service dog; 8-day minimum Team Training Camp for service-dog recipients
Travel/on-site requirement: At least 8 days Team Training at Boyds, Maryland HQ
Support After Placement
ADI successor-dog priority and ongoing graduate support