Warrior Canine Connection
Warrior Canine Connection utilizes the healing power of the human-animal bond to help Warriors in recovery from post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injury.
Puppy therapy
At Warrior Canine Connection, Golden and Labrador Retriever puppies are purpose-bred for their calm, affectionate demeanor, which aids in therapy.
Justin and Gabe
Retired Army Staff SGT Justin Lansford with his service and mobility dog, Gabe. Gabe is a 2013 graduate of the Warrior Canine Connection program.
Hospital helpers
Warrior Canine Connection dogs are also utilized as facility and therapy dogs in military and Veterans Administration hospital settings.
Puppy in training
A Service Member works to train a Warrior Canine Connection puppy.
Man's best friend
Retired Army Staff SGT Justin Lansford, who was gravely wounded while on active duty in Afghanistan, and his WCC service dog, Gabe.
Canine Connection Therapy
Service Members and Veterans recovering from post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injuries benefit from Canine Connection Therapy.
The Healing Quarters
The canine-Warrior bond begins with socializing Golden and Labrador Retriever puppies at the Warrior Canine Connection “Healing Quarters” in Brookeville, MD.
Puppy love
Veterans start working with the dogs when they are just puppies.
Road to recovery
Recovering Warriors and Veterans visit the Brookeville, MD “Healing Quarters” of Warrior Canine Connection as part of their recovery process.
