Marine veteran Dez Cook shares how K9 Partners for Patriots, along with his service dogs Sadie and Toby, helped him find hope, healing, and a renewed purpose in life.
How K9 Partners for Patriots Helped Dez Find Hope Again
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How Storm Helped Giovanna Reclaim Her Life After PTSD
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How a Service Dog Helped Navy Veteran Tish Heal After PTSD and Trauma
After years of trauma, isolation, and hopelessness, Navy veteran Tish found healing, stability, and renewed purpose through training her service dog, Jaxon.
PTSD Awareness: Why Misusing the Term Hurts Everyone
Misusing “PTSD” isn’t harmless — it undermines real trauma and those who live with it every day. At K9 Partners for Patriots, we see firsthand the challenges veterans face and the healing power of service dogs. Learn why protecting the meaning of PTSD matters for survivors everywhere.
Military Sexual Trauma (MST) Awareness and Healing for Veterans
Military Sexual Trauma affects veterans across all branches. Learn how K9 Partners for Patriots helps survivors heal through service dogs and community support.
What is a Service Dog—and Who Qualifies?
Discover the key differences between service dogs, therapy dogs, and emotional support animals. Learn how psychiatric service dogs are specially trained to perform specific tasks that help individuals with PTSD and other mental health conditions.
Not a Pet Not a Problem: How Hotels Are Violating Federal Law and Failing People with Service Dogs
A veteran with a service dog was told to use a side door. Here’s why that’s illegal—and what every hotel needs to know about service dog rights.
Service Dog Law and Your Rights
Learn about the rights of individuals with service animals, and resources for further education. This article recaps essential information to ensure understanding of ADA guidelines and service animal access.
Excluding A Service Animal
Learn when a service animal can be excluded from a public space under the ADA. Understand the circumstances for exclusion, how businesses should handle it, and the legal protections for service animal handlers.
Determining Service Animals VS. Pets DOJ Guidance
Learn how the DOJ helps businesses determine whether a dog is a service animal or a pet. Discover key questions, credible assurance, and how behavior, handler control, and consistency play a role in the assessment process.
What is a Service Animal?
Definition and Legal Rights under the ADA of What is a Service Animal? Learn about the tasks service dogs perform, their rights in public spaces, and how they differ from pets.
Where Service Animals Are Allowed – Places Covered Under the ADA
Discover which public and private entities are considered “Covered Entities” under the ADA. Learn about the rights of individuals with service animals to access businesses, schools, healthcare facilities, and more without discrimination.
Service Animal Vaccinations and ADA Access – What You Need to Know
Under the ADA, service animals cannot be denied entry or required to provide vaccination proof. Learn about the DOJ’s regulations and how they protect individuals with disabilities from unnecessary barriers in public spaces.