
Our mission is to help dogs and Military/Veterans lead a better quality of life with service dog training.

K9 Companions Inc. was created to provide trained service dogs to Military/Veterans in Southern California. The non-profit was established in response to the growing epidemic of Veterans who suffer with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), resulting from repeated exposure to explosions and blasts while serving in the United States Armed Forces. It is estimated that by the year 2025, between 11-20% of all Veterans who return home from war will develop PTSD or TBI, with the projected rise in healthcare costs to exceed 4 billion dollars annually. Furthermore, current treatment plans that include therapy and medication only prove a 50% success rate in patients. Many Veterans are labeled "unresponsive" to treatment, and others withdraw from therapy all together. The debilitating effects of PTSD and TBI, and inadequacies of current treatment options, make it absolutely imperative that we find alternative roads to healing for our nation's greatest heroes.
Our vision is to help Military personnel and our Veterans participate in society comfortably and successfully with the help of a service dog.
Every day, veterans return home carrying invisible wounds.
PTSD. Anxiety. Isolation.
At K-9 Companions Inc, we train service dogs that restore independence, confidence, and peace. These dogs are not pets — they are lifelines.
If you qualify and are approved, we will train your current dog if they qualify or assist you in obtaining a shelter or rescue dog. These k-9 companions will receive training at our Southern California Training Facility by qualified, experienced Certified Master Dog Trainers, ensuring they become the perfect k9 companions for you.
After your dog has completed all of the required training, they will be fully certified as a k-9 Companion Service Dog.
Approved Application for a K-9 companion
Ratings Letter or Physician's Diagnosis Letter required
Proof of Income
Age requirement: 18 years old
U.S. Military/Veteran status applicable
The dog must pass evaluation to qualify as a K9 companion
Up-to-date vaccination records are necessary for all K 9 companions
Information regarding service animals, including k-9 companions, is available at www.ADA.gov. Other helpful links for k9 companions can be found at www.ptsd.va.gov.
K9 Companions Inc. fully covers the cost to train a K-9 companion service dog for disabled Military/Veterans. The total cost is over $10,000, which includes:
Evaluation
4 weeks (minimum) to 18 months of training at our facility, which encompasses the following:
Level 1-Basic Obedience & Manners
Public Access Training & Testing
CGC Testing
Boarding during training
Home visits if suitable
Additional task training, if required.
Follow-up consultations and troubleshooting.
Training equipment: certification, vest, patch, ID card, collar, leash, and tab.
There is NO cost to the Veteran if approved.
We work on a case-by-case basis. Even if you do not qualify for the full amount, you may still qualify for partial funding.
Visit our K-9 Companions training facility website at www.K-9Companions.com to learn more about our K9 companion programs.
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals. Your generous donation will fund our mission and help us provide more k-9 companions for our vets and military, allowing them to comfortably and successfully transition into civilian life.
EMAIL: donate@k9companionsinc.org, where you can support our mission to help K-9 companions.
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals. Your generous donation will fund our mission and help us provide more k-9 companions for our vets and military, allowing them to comfortably and successfully transition into civilian life.
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