Finding Hope, One Bond at a Time

At Freya’s Warriors, veterans living with PTSD don’t just receive a service dog—they discover a partner, a purpose, and a path forward through connection, trust, and shared healing.

On a welcoming rural farm, veterans train side-by-side with their specialized PTSD service dogs, building a bond that brings comfort in the hardest moments and strength for the journey ahead. Surrounded by a community that understands, they begin to reclaim their independence—and their lives.

Prior to being paired all dogs will be professionally trained with foundations, public access and disability skills. Veterans will learn how to care for their dogs, be taught cues associated with all skills and teach skills to meet their individual needs. Learning will be hands on, group and one on ones, and outing. Participants will complete training logs, tests and assigned tasks. Together with dog and trainer they will prepare for public access test.

After graduation requirements: To maintain certification clients must participate in quarterly training sessions for the first year. Recertification is required for working life of dog in years 1, 2, 3, and biennially thereafter until retirement of dog. Lifetime support is available for free.

Application requirements:

• Military service with honorable discharge.

• Clients must submit a letter of medical necessity as part of the application process.

• Client has the support and commitment necessary to be successful including the financial ability to care and provide for a new dog. Household members are also committed to having a service dog in home.

• No felony conviction, pending criminal charges, current parole/probation, pattern of criminality, or animal abuse.

• Ability to participate for the full 3 months without a caregiver or assistance in activities of daily living.

Nondiscrimination Policy: Freya’s Warriors is an equal opportunity organization and will not allow discrimination based upon ethnicity, age, gender, national origin, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other status.  Additionally, any dog breed or mixed breed can be a candidate provided they meet physical and temperament criteria.