Wait What is V.E.T.S.
Veteran's Evolution, Technical School
We are an organization dedicated to guiding veterans during their reintegration into civilian society.
By providing the education, instruction, and support to obtain and utilize their own service dog this “evolution” can be made easier.
Mission Statement:
Here for those who came home, but haven’t made it back.
Providing a guiding paw through the storm.
Have you put it together yet? It’s ok if you haven’t.
We’re new; our concept is still relatively new, and the way we do it isn’t common.
The shift from servicemember to civilian is an extremely difficult one and often veterans struggle to successfully make this transition.
So what do we do, to help? We specialize in training psychiatric service dogs for Veterans who struggle with mental health, but want to try to get back to something that resembles normal.
While we specialize in assisting veteran's, we also assist many other people who are in need of a service dog
There are two paths In training
If a client already has a dog.
If a Client does not have a dog
Our trainer evaluates the clients dog and determines if the dog would be a suitable candidate for a service dog.
If the dog is suitable then the standard training begins.
This is the most effective option, and can decrease the overall time and cost of training a service dog.
The search for a suitable service dog candidate entails discussing the needs and capabilities of the client.
We then contact the animal control in the area the client lives, and work through them to find a dog suitable for the needs of the client.
Once the dog is found then the training begins.
While our preference is to find a dog that is in need of a good home, and then work through any behavioral issues, we can also discuss the needs with a breeder.
There are several requirements that must be met to ensure a dog is a suitable candidate.
To Learn More
Welcome to our story!
Here at Veteran’s Evolution, Technical School (V.E.T.S.) we take a holistic behavioral and psychological approach when working with both the dog and the handler.
This means we look at more than just the immediate situation. We take into account the environment, the overall situation, what precipitated events, the reactions of the dog and handler, and the impact events may have on them.
This approach has allowed us to successfully train and place four dog with veterans and successfully work with two other veterans who had their own viable service dog candidate along with several other individuals in need of assistance.
The work we perform doesn’t just consist of training the dog, but training the client so they can learn how to train for the specific task they need. This also means that we work with clients and their dogs in many different places and environments. Educating the handler on how to utilize the dog and navigate the nuances of having a service dog, especially having the dog in public spaces.
Meet Our Team
Dedicated experts ready to support and guide you through your journey.
STATISTICS
TRIGGER WARNING
U.S. Census Bureau
The US Adult population in 2024 was 268,301,112
The US Veteran population makes up approximately 21% of the total US adult population
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Suicide Statistics
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