Free Service Dog Training for Veterans and First Responders in Southern California
Testimonials
Veteran & Popeye
U.S. Marine Corps
BEFORE
AFTER
PTSD, severe nightmares, anxiety attacks, social phobia, afraid to leave the house.
Murphy interrupts nightmares, grounds anxiety attacks, and walks calmly through restaurants, transit, and crowds.
RESULT
Back in public life. Working a routine. Sleeping through the night again.
VFR gave me more than a trained service dog—it gave me a second family. The support, camaraderie, and genuine care from the instructors and members have been life-changing. This is a community you can truly count on.
— Veteran & VFR Member
- U.S Army
12 Years
With the assistance of my VFR Service Animal, I can go places and do things that my disability previously prevented. my dog is trained to go anywhere I go including restaurants, theme parks, airplanes, movies, and many other places I previously avoided. My VFR Dog has opened up a whole new world.
Thanks, VFR!!
- Navy & Retired Law Enforcement Officer
My dog and I are fairly new to VFR and have only attended 4 to 5 training sessions. From the first day we were welcomed by all. The trainers are excellent and explain each action. My dog loves going to class and being in the pack. My dog is coming along great while learning the different commands and actions. I also enjoy the people and training. Thank you, VFR.
My service dog has alerted me to medical emergencies, given me greater independence, and improved my quality of life. Thanks to Jenny and the VFR team, I can confidently take my dog anywhere knowing she is trained, reliable, and always looking out for me.
— Disabled Combat Veteran
- Air Force
VFR has made a lasting impact on my life. Thanks to their training and guidance, I now have a service dog that helps me with my physical needs and shares an incredible bond with me. The dedication, knowledge, and support of the VFR training staff have made this journey truly life-changing. I am grateful for everything they have helped us achieve.
- U.S Army
My family found a wonderful breeder in Oregon to replace our dog who passed several years ago. We wanted this dog to be more than a house pet and a backyard dog. I am now a retired veteran and can benefit from a helpful dog. Jenny’s organization is very knowledgeable with assistance and solutions. I know that I will need additional physical help in the coming years. Training my dog “Koa” to be a service dog is the ideal solution.
VFR was the Answer: meeting other veterans with similar disabilities and learning proper dog handling has opened my eyes to a whole new world of places to go with Koa and excellent advice to care for Koa. (Proper nutrition, proper safe handling, thinking about how to extend Koa’s health as a senior dog)
I would highly recommend this training for all dog owners. I consider Koa a high-energy dog, and would not have been a good fit in other dog training systems. Jenny’s training style encourages comradery with other dog owners and applicable training for everyday life. Koa & I look forward to the weekly training.
Thank you, VFR for exceeding all expectations.
“Job Well Done”
- U.S Army
My dog and I had no previous experience in dog training. He was a four-month-old pup, energetic and untrained, and after the first two lessons, he started to learn what was expected of him. Training with VFR has improved our lives. It has improved my health and helped my dog's mental and physical development from pup to fully trained service dog. He is now so well trained that I can take him everywhere I go, with no problems, like restaurants, banks, and Disneyland. VFR has given my dog and me structure and exercise both mentally and physically, as well as getting us up and out at least twice a week. My dog and I are so close that he knows what I want him to do. The pack members are good people, training and taking care of their good dogs under the supervision of the good instructors, Jenny, James, and Tony.
-U.S Marines
Thanks to VFR's training, Murphy transformed from an untrained puppy into a reliable service dog who helps me navigate life with PTSD. Their professionalism, knowledge, and dedication have been life-changing. I highly recommend them to any veteran or dog owner.
— U.S. Army Veteran
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(562) 233-3902