Beethoven's Rescue, Inc, provides an opportunity for veterans looking for a second chance to become dog handlers and trainers. Our training program teaches veterans how to train service, companion and/or therapy dogs for other veterans in need.
Beethoven's Rescue, Inc, provides service dogs for veterans throughout Commerce City, Colorado, and the surrounding areas. Our dogs come from private breeders, rescues, and shelters. We aim to teach these dogs how to perform helpful tasks, such as helping veterans with balance and mobile stability, retrieving items that have been dropped or unreachable. The dogs are trained to help the veteran feel safe, assist with mobile stability, keep the veteran calm and provide comfort, especially when out in the community.
Behavioral Dog Training for Veterans
Lift the spirits of a fellow veteran by giving them a dog trained by you. Beethoven's Rescue, Inc, of Commerce City, Colorado, offers behavioral dog training programs specifically for veterans.
Eligibility, you must be a veteran of any branch of the military and have a GED or high school diploma. You must also have a love for animals and be able to commit to one year of training. Applications and interviews are required.
Behavioral Training - Classes are held three times a year and we accept seven students per class. When accepted, you will be assigned a dog and learn basic behavioral training. When your dog passes, you will receive a good community behavioral certificate and move on to the second phase of training.
Advanced Training - The second phase of training covers such topics as socialization within the community. This involves taking the dog in public places, including buses, restaurants, and stores. The dog must not be aggressive and be able to ignore everything except your instructions.
The final stage of training covers certifications. This is a test that covers all the training and the tasks the dog needs to perform to get certified. Upon passing, you will receive an ADI International Guide Dog Federation certificate.
Eligibility, you must be a veteran of any branch of the military and have a GED or high school diploma. You must also have a love for animals and be able to commit to one year of training. Applications and interviews are required.
Behavioral Training - Classes are held three times a year and we accept seven students per class. When accepted, you will be assigned a dog and learn basic behavioral training. When your dog passes, you will receive a good community behavioral certificate and move on to the second phase of training.
Advanced Training - The second phase of training covers such topics as socialization within the community. This involves taking the dog in public places, including buses, restaurants, and stores. The dog must not be aggressive and be able to ignore everything except your instructions.
The final stage of training covers certifications. This is a test that covers all the training and the tasks the dog needs to perform to get certified. Upon passing, you will receive an ADI International Guide Dog Federation certificate.
