VETERAN OPS WATCH · Wellness
Rotterdam / Schenectady, New York · Veteran and first responder service dog training
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Active program; application and next cohort dates require confirmation
New York nonprofit pairs eligible veterans and first responders with shelter rescue dogs and provides free guided training for post-traumatic stress and mobility-related service-dog tasks. Small-group training takes place weekly over approximately eight months in Rotterdam, New York. The program includes obedience, task training and public access practice, with lifelong behavioral support available at no cost. Contact the organization to confirm application requirements, capacity and next training intake
VERIFIED — OFFICIAL SOURCE · Last verified Oct 27, 2026 · Recently updated
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Organization: Operation At Ease official home and About Us pages
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Dates not listed · Veterans and first responders living with post-traumatic stress; contact program for selection criteria.
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