Shelter to Service

Great experiance!! Nina and Jenny are wounderful and there to answer any questions you may have. The training is 6 months and is structured very well to be a perfect pace for the dogs and the handlers. The dogs are choosen from the Rown County Animal Shelter so they are not only helping a dog but also helping a veteran. I am so glad to have found this organization and to have found my wounderful Nyla!

A Life-Changing Experience This is a truly wonderful program, offering the best training you can get from an incredibly experienced and supportive staff. From the very beginning, Nina and Jenny guided me in finding the perfect shelter dog—and it turned out to be an amazing match. We’ve formed a strong, lasting bond. The team works closely with you, teaching you how to train your dog the right way and offering continued support whenever you have questions. Best of all, this is a free program for local veterans who qualify—an unbeatable offer. By participating, you’re not only helping yourself, but also giving a shelter animal a second chance at life. If you know a veteran who could benefit from this program, please reach out to Shelter to Service through their website or Facebook page.

An awesome program that has helped me in numerous ways. Nina and Jenny are there for you throughout the training program and are very knowledgeable in pairing you with the perfect dog!! I am very very proud that I entered this program and have my new very best friend! If you know of a veteran with PTSD, TBI you can rest assured that this program is a very good resource.

Excellent experience. The trainers are top notch and the training program was outstanding and paced for the dog and the handler. The dogs they select from the shelter are wonderful and even tempered. Nina was always available to answer questions or help with issues regarding training and dog behavior. I was very apprehensive at first but by the time we got halfway through public access training I was much more comfortable and confident taking my dog with me to a restaurant or a store. If you are a veteran in need of a service dog I encourage you to reach out, it will change your life.

This is a great program! The trainers are excellent! They are knowledgeable, helpful and are there for you throughout the whole program. In my personal experience, I got matched up with a great dog and appreciate all they've done for me. You couldn't ask for any better organization.