Down, Stay and Enjoy The Power of Happiness!

Down, Stay and Enjoy The Power of Happiness!

Do you get stuck in our thoughts? Healing from PTSD is reaching towards happiness and contentment. Allowing your brain to reconnect the neurons that help fire positive growth is very important. The opposite of getting stuck in your thoughts. I’ve found many...
Golfing For Good

Golfing For Good

We’re beyond grateful for the incredible community support at our recent Golf Tournament! Together, we raised awareness for Veteran First Responder suicide prevention, showcased the amazing work our service dogs do, and thanks to your generosity, we’ve very well...
Canines For Heroes: A Lifeline for Veteran First Responders

Canines For Heroes: A Lifeline for Veteran First Responders

In a world where heroism often goes unheralded, our veteran first responders—those brave souls who have dedicated their lives to serving and protecting us—deserve recognition and support. As part of my commitment to community involvement, I founded “Canines For...
This is fun. This is games with your dog. This is brain healing.

This is fun. This is games with your dog. This is brain healing.

Did you know that working towards mastery in a worthwhile cause can significantly benefit your brain? This concept forms the heart of our Foundation Dog™ program for healing PTSD. By dedicating time and effort to working with these remarkebley trained animals, Veteran...
More Than Sit, Stay and Down.

More Than Sit, Stay and Down.

Do you want mastery in your life? Do you need healing from PTSD. Are you a Veteran First Responder? In a world where commands such as “Sit,” “Stay,” and “Down” often define our interactions with dogs, it’s easy to forget that...
Helping Give Back

Helping Give Back

I loved my work as EMS/ Manatee Firefighter. For me, being a firefighter is one of the most demanding jobs in the world, but also one of the most rewarding. For six years, I proudly served my community, risking my life to save others. However, in 1991, while rescuing...