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How My Service Dog Ember Changed My Life as a Disabled Firefighter

How My Service Dog Ember Changed My Life as a Disabled Firefighter

by Sandra LaFlamme | May 31, 2023 | Dogs, Service Animals, Veteran

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 a drunken driver, my life took a drastic turn. I...
The Wonders of Training Your Dog — Strengthening the Bond of Trust

The Wonders of Training Your Dog — Strengthening the Bond of Trust

by Sandra LaFlamme | May 15, 2023 | Dogs, Service Animals, Veteran

Life can be challenging for many of us, and it is easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of emotions that we experience in our everyday lives. For me, as a real estate agent, dealing with clients, deadlines, and work pressures can often lead to feelings of frustration...
The Power of Calmness: How Sandy Changed My Life

The Power of Calmness: How Sandy Changed My Life

by Sandra LaFlamme | May 8, 2023 | Dogs, Service Animals, Uncategorized, Veteran

Life can be challenging for many of us, and it is easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of emotions that we experience in our everyday lives. For me, as a real estate agent, dealing with clients, deadlines, and work pressures can often lead to feelings of frustration...
Unbreakable Bonds: The Remarkable Relationship Between Service Dogs and Their Humans

Unbreakable Bonds: The Remarkable Relationship Between Service Dogs and Their Humans

by Sandra LaFlamme | May 8, 2023 | Dogs, Service Animals, Veteran

Are you ready to meet some of the hardest-working pooches on the planet? Service dogs, sometimes known as “working dogs” are a special breed – they take their jobs and lives seriously, and have more fun in order to help their human companions with any obstacles that...
Gunner helped bring joy back into my life

Gunner helped bring joy back into my life

by Sandra LaFlamme | Apr 21, 2023 | Dogs, Service Animals, Veteran

Finding the right companion can make all the difference in life. While for many people, a cherished pet may fill that role, for some, it goes deeper with an animal of an entirely different variety -service animals. For me, my service dog Gunner is more than just a...
A Veteran’s Story of Finding Joy Through Canines For Heroes

A Veteran’s Story of Finding Joy Through Canines For Heroes

by Sandra LaFlamme | Apr 4, 2023 | Dogs, Service Animals, Veteran

I’m a Vietnam Veteran who used schooling afterward to become a CPA. After years of success, I suddenly found myself struggling with the residual effects of PTSD and was eventually fully disabled. Little did I know that one small change would make a world of...
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