The program is focused on helping veterans live more fulfilling lives through training and building a relationship with their service dog. We also try to pair veterans with rescue dogs specifically. This helps them find methods to recognize and manage the symptoms of their disabilities, discourages self-isolation, and helps find a renewed sense of purpose.
“I have two boys that are very athletic and active in school and sports, and I wanted to go to their sporting events and watch them compete. But with the crowd I couldn’t do it. Since Bomber’s come into my life, this has really been life changing for me. I did serve 20 years active duty in the Army. I have three combat tours.
I did receive a traumatic brain injury from that. I had a lot of issues and anxiety being in crowds. With Dog Tag Buddies, you actually pair with a dog as a puppy. As the veteran and the dog, you go through the training together as a team. Through this program, I have learned how to be back out in public, being in those crowds so I can go out to dinner, I can go to sporting events and spend that time with my family.
I’m never going to go back to the way I was before military service, but Bomber’s here with me and we’re going to do it together and it’s going to be okay.”
"I’m never going to go back to the way I was before military service, but Bomber’s here with me and we’re going to do it together and it’s going to be okay.”
