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Service dog training in prison | PHOTOS
See photos of the launch of the Warrior Canine Connection service dog program in Maryland’s state prison system by Karl Merton Ferron in The Baltimore Sun.
Warrior Canine Connection behind bars
SSUP, Md. — Opening the door for a disabled veteran? No problem. A Labrador retriever named “Wes” is in training to someday help a veteran with visible or invisible wounds through a program called Warrior Canine Connection at the maximum-security prison in Jessup and his trainer is a veteran as well, but he happens to […]
Maryland inmates and veterans benefit from Warrior Canine Connection program
BALTIMORE — A few months ago, Warrior Canine Connection partnered with the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services to bring a service dog training program to the maximum-security Jessup Correctional Institution. Check out the full story from WJZ News here.
Warrior Canine Connection: ‘Puppy parents’ sought for veteran service dogs program
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Puppy parents to help puppies grow into veteran service dogs are in demand in Asheville, and it’s for a worthy cause. Warrior Canine Connection, which invites veterans into the therapeutic mission and process of training service dogs that will be paired with fellow wounded warriors, is looking for puppy parents. Check out […]
SERVICE DOG NAMED FOR JIMMY STEWART PAYS VISIT TO NAMESAKE’S MUSEUM
The Jimmy Stewart Museum received a four-footed visitor today that will help soldiers in need later on. A labrador puppy named “Jimmy” paid a visit to the museum today with Rick Yount, the Executive Director of Warrior Canine Connection. Check out the full story on WCCS FM 101.1 and 1160 AM, The Voice of Indiana […]
Jimmy Stewart Museum in Indiana County working to provide veteran with service dog
INDIANA, Pa. — The Jimmy Stewart Museum is working with The Warrior Canine Connection to provide a veteran in need with a service dog. The museum is sponsoring their service dog, “Jimmy,” who was named in honor of Jimmy Stewart’s service in World War II. Check out the full story on WPXI 11 News.