Vreli Covington, Official Canine Massage Therapist and Certified Dog Trainer with the Brooksville nonprofit organization K9 Partners for Patriots.
Canine Massage Therapy for Service Dogs
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A Lifelong Journey of Insight and Healing
Damian Watson, licensed clinical social worker at K9 Partners for Patriots in Brooksville, helps the organization’s veterans through their challenges.
Veterans Rescue Homeless Dogs
For veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), gaining a new companion in the form of a service dog can be the bridge to a better life.
Taking Your K9 Partner Home
The first goal for the veteran and their K9 Partner is to bond until their training class starts.
What is the Difference Between a Service Dog and a Therapy Dog?
A service dog is trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability. Service dogs are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) giving them public access rights. A therapy dog…
Meeting Congressman Bilirakis
On June 23rd, 2016 Mary Peter had the distinct privilege to meet with Congressman Bilirakis in his office in...
WW2 Veteran Visits K9P4P
As the first day of training for the Advanced Level Class geared up K9P4P received a visit from a WWII Veteran.
Combating Service Dog “Certification” Scams
Service dog registration fraud and certification scams are on the rise making an already difficult situation for people with PTSD and TBI disabilities worse. K9 Partners for Patriots is a little more than upset about it.
3 Most Common Symptoms of PTSD
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an invisible disability that affects a significant percentage of our nation’s veterans and active military. The most disruptive symptoms of PTSD involve flashbacks, nightmares, and intrusive memories.
