Working Dogs For Warriors

Working Dogs For Warriors offers a board and train program lasting 2–4 weeks, during which dogs are trained at their facility. Owners attend optional Saturday group classes after pickup to reinforce training. Training includes basic obedience commands and behavior modification for issues like reactivity, barking, and separation anxiety. Dogs are trained individually or in pairs, depending on behavior. Follow-up instruction is provided via delayed email materials, and clients receive a prong collar and leash upon pickup.

Pricing Summary

Board and train programs are offered at a significant cost, with clients reporting high expenses for multi-week training. No public pricing is listed; refunds are considered on a case-by-case basis and not guaranteed. Follow-up Saturday classes are included but not mandatory.

Policies

No formal cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated. Clients report delays in communication, unfulfilled promises (e.g., emails, refund discussions), and lack of response to inquiries. Refunds are not guaranteed and require approval from an unnamed “board.” No money-back guarantee is offered for training results.

Working Dogs For Warriors is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to training and donating service dogs to Veterans and First Responders. They also offer board and train programs for pet owners, including puppy and adult dog training, with optional Saturday follow-up classes for owners. Their services include facility-based training, pack walks, and community events. They provide prong collars and leather leashes as part of their board and train program and offer training in basic obedience commands such as sit, stay, heel, and recall. Some clients report strong results and improved bonds with their dogs, while others cite poor communication and inconsistent results.

The organization emphasizes community involvement and offers free weekend pack walks and events. Training is conducted primarily at their facility in Fontana and Rancho locations. They train dogs of various breeds, including Goldendoodles, Dobermans, Huskies, and Doodles, and accept puppies through adult dogs.

While some clients praise the training outcomes and supportive instructors like Tony, others express frustration with lack of communication, delayed responses, inconsistent feeding, and failure to deliver promised results despite extended boarding periods.

They do not guarantee training outcomes and have been reported to offer partial refunds only upon request, with no clear policy on refunds or follow-up support.

The organization is not a commercial dog training business but operates as a nonprofit with a dual mission of serving veterans and providing training services to the public.

Accomplishments

Working Dogs For Warriors is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that trains and donates service dogs to Veterans and First Responders. They offer free weekend pack walks and community events to support dog owners and their pets.

How to Get Started!

Potential clients must contact the organization directly to inquire about board and train availability. No online booking or free consultation is offered. Clients are expected to complete a portal submission with feeding and behavioral instructions prior to drop-off.