Paws for Purple Hearts Alaska
Ranked #1 in Anchorage and #1 in Alaska
Service area: Paws for Purple Hearts operates across multiple service regions, including Northwest (Tacoma WA, Anchorage AK), Southwest (San Diego CA, San Francisco Bay Area CA), South Central (San Antonio TX), and Southeast (Ruther Glen). Their National HQ is located in Canyonville, OR. The business name specified is Paws for Purple Hearts Alaska, indicating a focus on the Anchorage, AK area.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Service Dog
- Therapy Dog
Training Formats Offered
- Private Facility
- Private Lessons
- Board and Train
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
- Intensive Program
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
Dog Training Methodology
Paws for Purple Hearts offers Canine-Assisted Warrior Therapy® and Service Dog Placement. Service dogs are trained to assist Service Members and Veterans with mobility issues (e.g., retrieving items, pushing buttons, turning lights on/off) and diagnosed trauma-related conditions like PTSD or TBI, performing tasks designed to reduce symptom severity.
The organization also places Facility Dogs. Warriors participate in the training process, which is described as beneficial for their own healing.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Services are supported by donations, which help thousands of Warriors. The organization emphasizes that generous, tax-deductible donations change a Warrior’s life from hopelessness to optimism.
Testimonials
“When I was working with Paul (dog), I stayed calm and was less irritable and more focused and open to treatment at Menlo Park VA.”
– Kawika
“The dog Leif helped me with my self-esteem. People noticed a difference in when I had her and I’m grateful to Sandra for letting me be a part of this training.”
– Tim
“I looked at this program as a privilege and honor to be a small part of a dog’s life and knowing I was helping a fellow Vet.”
– Frank
About the Trainer
Paws for Purple Hearts is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving military heroes by providing Canine-Assisted Warrior Therapy® and placing highly trained service dogs with Veterans and active-duty Service Members. Their mission focuses on helping Warriors heal from visible and invisible wounds of war, such as mobility issues and trauma-related conditions like PTSD or TBI.
Through their programs, Warriors participate in training service dogs, which aids in their own healing process while preparing dogs to assist others. The organization highlights its successes, having directly improved 20,083 lives, facilitated 24,134 therapy session participations, and deployed 211 dogs.
Paws for Purple Hearts also offers volunteer opportunities, including puppy care and facility maintenance, and accepts donations to support its mission. They maintain a blog for news and updates and have an online shop.
Accomplishments
Paws for Purple Hearts has directly improved 20,083 lives, facilitated 24,134 therapy session participations, and deployed 211 dogs. The organization is licensed to use the “Purple Heart” mark by the Military Order of the Purple Heart Services Foundation, LLC. They are also part of the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) with ID #43093 and are associated with Assistance Dogs International.
How to Get Started!
To get started, individuals can apply for a service dog, facility dog, or career change dog through a thorough application process. This process helps qualified staff determine if a PPH service dog will be a fit for specific needs. Individuals can also participate in Canine-Assisted Warrior Therapy®.
Contact Information
Associations
- Accredited
Misc Features
- is owned by veterans
- Women-owned
- onsite services
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
- wheelchair accessible restroom
- wheelchair accessible seating
- restroom unisex
- parking lot free
- onsite parking
Other Services Offered
- Pet supply store
- Pet trainer