HSD Warrior Program

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Clover at 6 mo old, working at WalMart. He is worked in his service dog vest, and without vest.

Our Past Warrior Program Dogs

Here are some of the incredible dogs from our Warrior Program:

Clover (Tangled litter) - Trained by HSD and placed with a veteran in Nevada in honor of Magnus.

Cal (Tangled litter) - Donated to On Duty Service Dogs, trained by Sam Walker, and placed with a veteran in Texas.

Delta (Moana litter) - Trained by Tera Becker and placed with a veteran in Florida.

Leta - Trained by HSD and placed with a veteran in Florida as an ESA/Therapy Dog.

Ember (Nightmare Before Christmas litter) - Trained by HSD and placed with a veteran in Florida.

Cupid (Nightmare Before Christmas litter) - Trained by HSD and placed with a veteran in Florida.

Stay tuned for updates on our next available Warrior Program service dog.

Did You Know?

  • As many as 20%, over 500,000, of military service members suffer from post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD).

  • From the year 2000 to 2017, more than 375,000 traumatic brain injuries (TBI) were diagnosed in military personnel.

  • More than half of all service members have reported experiencing sexual assault or harassment during their time in the military.

  • Military suicides have reached an all-time high, with a 25% increase reported at the end of 2020.

It is unacceptable for our veterans to suffer in silence.

At Hope Service Dogs (HSD), we strive to provide acknowledgement and acceptance, giving a voice to veterans with disabilities.


Our HSD Warrior Program is dedicated to serving those who have bravely served our country by offering the highest quality purpose-bred dogs, meticulously selected for health and temperament. These service dogs are trained to meet the unique needs of veterans with PTSD, adhering to all requirements set forth by the ADA.

This initiative pairs a started Service Puppy with a warrior affected by PTSD. This program empowers veterans to train their service dogs while equipping both members of the team with life-changing skills.


Warrior Program:

The puppy will stay until at least 6 months old. During go home, your Warrior Program dog will be able to:

  • Pass the AKC Canine Good Citizen test

  • Pass the AKC Novice Trick Dog test

  • Pass the AKC Virtual Home Manners Puppy test

  • Pass the AKC Virtual Scent Work Beginner test

Your Warrior Program dog will also be started on the following tasks:

  • Deep Pressure Therapy

  • Grounding

  • Agitation Response & Interruption

  • Oops Retrieve

This program includes:

  • 6 months of additional training after go home

  • 12 months of our online course

  • Select equipment

Warrior Program Requirements

To successfully complete the HSD Warrior Program, each warrior must:

  1. Complete the Online Training Course: Successfully finish the course at Servicedog.Teachable.com.

  2. Participate in “Go Home” Training: Work with the HSD team for at least 2-5 days in Central Florida, including training in the community settings where the warrior will use their service dog.

  3. Schedule Follow-Up Training: Participate in additional training sessions after returning home.

Next Step

The veteran can apply through our puppy application form. We will then reach out to them to discuss the next steps in the process.

Thank you for helping us support those who have served our country!