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Warrior Canine Connection enlists recovering Warriors in a therapeutic mission of learning to train service dogs for their fellow Veterans.
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Puppies

Our puppies are born and spend the first few months of their lives at our Boyds, MD “Healing Quarters,” where they live and train in the Puppy Enrichment Center. In addition, Golden or Labrador Retriever puppies from exceptional breeders elsewhere in the United States are occasionally accepted into our program.

Beginning with the Honor Litter in 2013, WCC puppies are named for Service Members and Veterans who have made significant contributions to our nation — and in many cases, made the ultimate sacrifice.

Due to the wonderful support of our community, our name nomination form is currently on hold as we have a long wait list for both male and female names. We want to ensure we honor and celebrate each and every Veteran who is already on our list.

When puppies reach approximately 10 weeks of age, they are placed with individuals and families who care for them for the next 18 – 24 months. These “puppy parents” provide loving homes, training, and exposure to a wide variety of public settings and situations that prepare the puppy for advanced training and placement with a disabled Veteran.

Many of our puppies have their own fan pages on Facebook, where you can watch them grow and learn. You can also keep up with the latest news on upcoming litters by following Warrior Canine Connection on Facebook.

The Valor Litter

The Honor Litter

Recent Posts

  • Warrior Spotlight: Angela Bonanno Finds Healing Through Service and Dogs July 15, 2025
  • Meet Tugger: The Phillies’ newest service pup in training July 1, 2025
  • Phillies introduce new furry addition to roster June 30, 2025
  • Ya Gotta Believe in Tugger! Phillies’ New Service Pup-in-Training for a Veteran with Invisible Wounds of War to Make His Major League Debut at Tuesday’s Game June 30, 2025
  • Inside the Mission Healing Veterans with Puppies June 19, 2025

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Contact Us

14934 Schaeffer Road
Boyds, MD 20841

(T) 301.260.1111
info@warriorcanineconnection.org

Warrior Canine Connection
is a 501(c)(3)
Nonprofit Organization
# 45-2981579

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