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How Shaping Training Helps Canines for Heroes Support PTSD Healing

How Shaping Training Helps Canines for Heroes Support PTSD Healing

by Sandra LaFlamme | Feb 16, 2024 | Belgium Malimois, Dogs, First Responders, German Shepherd Dog, GSD, Service Animals

Canines for Heroes is a non-profit organization that trains service dogs to assist military veterans and first responders who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). One of the most effective methods we use to train our dogs is called shaping. On our...
Training a Service Dog: Specific is Terrific

Training a Service Dog: Specific is Terrific

by Sandra LaFlamme | Jan 21, 2024 | Belgium Malinois, Dogs, First Responders, Service Animals, Veteran

Service dogs are valuable companions for many individuals who require assistance with daily activities. These specially-trained canines provide more than just simple companionship. For example, they can aid in the prevention of injury, provide support, aid with...
Kelso Has The Keys

Kelso Has The Keys

by Sandra LaFlamme | Jan 12, 2024 | Dogs, First Responders, Service Animals, Veteran

Kelso is a highly trained service dog who has the keys to happiness for his recipient John. We start our training knowing that dogs have been our loyal companions for centuries. They aren’t just pets, they are our friends, family, and protectors. Many people...
The Sarasota Department of Emergency Services: Providing Premier Public Safety Services for Sarasota

The Sarasota Department of Emergency Services: Providing Premier Public Safety Services for Sarasota

by Sandra LaFlamme | Jan 5, 2024 | Dogs, First Responders, Service Animals, Veteran

Emergencies can happen anytime and anyone can be at risk. That is why it is crucial to have reliable and efficient emergency response teams that are always ready to provide assistance. In Sarasota, Florida, we have the privilege of having a highly certified metro...
Giving the Gift of Joy to Veterans and First Responders:  Canines For Heroes

Giving the Gift of Joy to Veterans and First Responders: Canines For Heroes

by Sandra LaFlamme | Dec 28, 2023 | Dogs, First Responders, Service Animals, Veteran

Canines for Heroes is a non-profit organization that provides service dogs to Veterans and First Responders who are suffering from PTSD. Every day, we witness the life-changing impact a service dog can have on a family. From the child who gets their parent back to the...
My Service Dog from Canines For Heroes: A Bright Future Ahead

My Service Dog from Canines For Heroes: A Bright Future Ahead

by Sandra LaFlamme | Dec 11, 2023 | Dogs, First Responders, Service Animals, Veteran

They say that the first step towards overcoming an addiction is accepting that you have a problem. And that’s exactly what I did 8 months ago. Admitting that I needed help and couldn’t do it alone took a lot of courage, but it was the smartest decision...
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