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Listen in to hear how five types of special purpose dogs for veterans are trained with the aid of convicts.

Listen in to hear how five types of special purpose dogs for veterans are trained with the aid of convicts.

FromVeterans Corner Radio


Listen in to hear how five types of special purpose dogs for veterans are trained with the aid of convicts.

FromVeterans Corner Radio

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Length:
19 minutes
Released:
Mar 19, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Brad Hibbard Program Manager for America’s VetDogs presents and interesting story of not only assisting Veterans with Service Dogs but also providing Combat Stress Control Dogs to active duty units, many of whom have been raised by prison inmates, who have benefited from the puppy-raising process. Listen in to hear about the variety of Service Dogs and how the dog and the vet are paired up. If you think you need a dog, he explains the process and what happens once you are accepted into the program. Veterans are not charged for the services they provide and the organization is a 501 c3 not-for-profit and is supported by donors who care about veterans. Tune in to hear about the 5 different categories of dogs they raise and what they are trained to do. You will be amazed. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJoin us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner RadioYou can contact our host William (Bill) Hodges at bill@billhodges.com
Released:
Mar 19, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Veterans Corner Radio focuses on what those who have served in the military, and their families need to know to maximize the services and benefits due to them. No matter if you are currently serving or got out 50 years ago, this program will give you answers to questions you didn’t even know you should be asking. Among those who have been and will be sharing their knowledge are those from the Department of Defense (DOD), Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration, National Cemetery Administration, members of Congress (both House and Senate), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), American Legion, Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), Military Order of World Wars (MOWW), Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Vietnam Veterans of America, Disabled American Veterans (DAV), just to name a few.You will learn, among many other things, how to use the VA claim process, the services offered by the James A Haley VA Hospital that your local VA hospital may also offer and how to make use of them, and how to access educational benefits and home loans. What you have just read is the tip of the iceberg; there is so much more captured in the shows already posted and those yet to come. Each show is roughly a 15-minute investment in your future and that of your family. Start now to gain the knowledge that will serve you and your family, just as you served your country. We are not a part of any governmental organization.