Service Dogs Saving Veterans

Drive On Podcast

Join Bart Sherwood, founder of Train a Dog, Save a Warrior, as he discusses the power of service dogs for veterans. Learn how personalized training methods provide essential support to those with PTSD, anxiety, and other service-related conditions. Discover why directly involving veterans in training their dogs builds a unique, life-saving bond. Hear compelling insights on destigmatizing medical conditions, the chemical science behind dog alerts, and the emotional stories of lives saved. This episode discusses the significant impact a service dog can have on veterans' quality of life and how the program is breaking barriers to making service dogs accessible to all.

00:00 Introduction to Bart Sherwood and Train a Dog, Save a Warrior 03:11 The Unique Participant Trained Service Dog Program 03:36 Service Dog Training Methods and Benefits 15:38 Emotional and Chemical Impact of Service Dogs 38:54 How to Get Involved and Support the Program 55:35 Closing Remarks and Inspirational Stories

Links & Resources

• Veteran Suicide & Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1
• Website: https://tadsaw.org
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Transcript

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