WCC in the News
Warrior Canine Connection trains dogs for veterans
As we celebrate Veterans Day this weekend, one organization is working to help train service dogs for veterans who need them. It’s all through the organization Warrior Canine Connection. Watch the full story on Fox 5 Atlanta.
Progressive donates minivan to group who transports service dogs to veterans
GLEN BURNIE, Md. — A group who trains puppies to be service dogs for veterans is getting some much needed help of their own. On Wednesday Warrior Canine Connection received a new mini-van. The group is based in Germantown over in Montgomery County. Check out the full story on WMAR News 2 Baltimore here.
Maryland’s veterans secretary on suicide prevention; Training service dogs for service members
Preventing suicide among veterans is personal for state Secretary of Veteran Affairs’ Anthony Woods. He lost his mother, an Air Force veteran, to suicide five years ago. We hear how Woods is expanding the reach of mental-health services. Read Woods’ commentary in the Baltimore Banner. The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 at 988. Veterans can […]
‘Chief’ the dog is helping veterans in honor of Ron Rivera’s late dad
Commanders Coach Ron Rivera’s dad was named Eugenio, who served two tours in Vietnam and beyond. And a future Warrior Canine Connection service dog was recently named in his honor. Check out the full story from WUSA9 News.
How Warrior Canine Connection uses the comfort of dogs to help veterans overcome trauma
Jennifer Desher, service dog training instructor, explains how Warrior Canine Connection helps veterans overcome trauma through the comfort of dogs. Veteran Paula Crawford-Gamble brings service dog Dollie to the FOX 29 studio to give us the inside scoop. Watch the full story on Fox 29 Philadelphia.
Warrior Canine Connection has veterans volunteer to train service dogs for other veterans
BOYDS, Md. – WCC enlists veterans in their program to train service dogs that can help other veterans. The program is meant to improve the mental health of those who served in the military. Training the puppies helps the veterans relieve stress and can serve as an outlet for them. Watch the full story from […]