Canine Guardians Assistance Dogs' main goal is to raise, train, and place trained service dogs with PTSD veterans and their families at NO cost to the veteran. We also provide these trained dogs to people with disabilities.
The training process is approximately 2 years. A Puppy Parent Trainer raises and socializes and trains the dog to perform over 90 commands including anxiety alerts, turning on lights, opening and closing doors and drawers, retrieving objects, general protection, and many more. Ultimately, these service dogs will assist their veteran/disabled partner not just with needed duties but also with the whole healing process, providing constant companionship that supports the journey to recovery and/or just a better and safer day to day life.
Our service dogs help with:
Re-integration and socialization
Recognition of anxiety or distress
Interruption of nightmares
Increased confidence and ability
What are the emotional benefits of having a dog?
Service Dogs can make great companions. Having a dog as a companion can benefit anyone who likes dogs, including people with PTSD. For example, dogs:
Help bring out feelings of love.
Are good companions.
Take orders well when trained. This can be very comfortable for a Service member or Veteran who was used to giving orders in the military.
Are fun and can help reduce stress.
Are a good reason to get out of the house, spend time outdoors, and meet new people.
Currently, the VA does not provide service dogs for physical or mental health conditions, including PTSD. VA does provide veterinary care for service dogs that are deemed medically necessary for the rehabilitation or restorative care plan of Veterans with permanent physical impairments. If research supports the use of service dogs for PTSD, VA will provide veterinary care for such dogs. Read more information on VA and service dogs.
An easy way to double your contribution is through employee giving programs.
Many corporations match employee donations (or the tax deductible component of your membership) to our organization.
If you volunteer with us, your employer may also provide us with a grant as a way to recognize your ongoing support.
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Canine Guardians Assistance Dogs
Po Box 5313
Napa, California 94581
Employee matching gift programs are corporate giving programs in which the company matches donations made by employees to eligible nonprofit organizations.
It's an easy way to double your contribution to us!
Volunteer grant programs are corporate giving programs in which companies provide monetary donations to organizations where employees volunteer regularly.
If you volunteer with us, it's an easy way to provide us with additional financial support!
Requesting a matching gift or volunteer grant is normally a five minute process which must be initiated by the donor / volunteer. You can do this by filling out and submitting a paper match form provided by your employer or through an electronic submission process.
Please search our database for company specific information.
We partner with a company called Double the Donation. If you see anything that should be changed, please email Double the Donation's team at data@doublethedonation.com
For questions regarding your company's programs, please contact your employer's HR or community giving department. Much of the necessary information is also available on your company intranet.
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