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Commanders pooch TJ and other canine boosters. Written by Sydney Carroll When the Commanders’ season kicks off September 13, fans might notice a new furry teammate: TJ, a lab puppy who recently became the team’s official dog. Here’s a look at some canines cheering on our sports teams. Read the full story in the Washingtonian here.
Today is National Dog Day — a day to celebrate the special bond between people and their four-legged friends. But for some veterans, that bond can be life-changing. Warrior Canine Connection trains veterans to help train service dogs for other veterans — creating a unique connection that can help with the recovery process. Watch the […]
Recently, the halls of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Central Office in Washington, D.C., welcomed some very special visitors: six-week-old puppies from Warrior Canine Connection (WCC). VA employees gathered for smiles, cuddles and a chance to meet the pups. VA leaders, including Deputy Secretary Paul Lawrence and Chief Veterans Experience Officer Lynda Davis, also attended in […]
After 25 years of military service, Army Veteran George Hinojos thought he had left the battlefield behind. Instead, he found himself facing a different fight. “I couldn’t see the difference in myself, but everyone else could,” George said. “People kept asking, ‘What happened to the old George?’” After retiring in 2012, George was diagnosed with […]
The Washington Commanders have added a new member to the team, and he is the cutest rookie on the roster. TJ, a Labrador Retriever, joined the Commanders in June as the team’s newest team dog. The puppy will spend the upcoming season around the players and coaches, attending team events and select home games while continuing […]
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (KABC) — Rick Yount, Founder and Executive Director of Warrior Canine Connection, a Veterans Service Organization that serves Veterans nationally through service dog training and placement shares gratitude for their partnership with Tee it Up for the Troops for the fourteenth year. Watch the full story from ABC 7 here.
Each year during the first week of August, International Assistance Dogs Week recognizes the life-changing impact assistance dogs have on the people they serve. It’s also an opportunity to celebrate the organizations that work together to ensure those partnerships can thrive—no matter where life leads. For Army Veteran Charles Lewis and his Warrior Canine Connection […]
Helping Dogs and People Play Through! That’s the mission behind Puppies & Golf, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting animal shelters, youth education and the training of service and therapy dogs for families and Veterans, to build lifelong bonds rooted in purpose, healing and love. That commitment is making a meaningful difference at Warrior Canine Connection […]
Hi, I’m TJ. You may have seen me on television, at media day or posing for my first official Washington Commanders photo shoot. Humans keep telling me Aug. 7, Military Appreciation Day at the Commanders Training Camp, is a big one. My raiser even added a little paw print to her calendar, so it must […]
Mark your calendars! Warrior Canine Connection (WCC) is proud to celebrate its 15th Annual Graduation Ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 26, when we’ll honor our newest class of service dogs and the lives they’ll soon change. This year’s graduation will be WCC’s largest class of service dogs, alongside Facility Dogs and Military Family Support Dogs who […]
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