Hero Dogs Blog

It is well known that Hero Dogs owes its success to the hard work and dedication of our volunteers. Would you believe that Hero Dogs’ very first puppy raiser, from 10 years ago, is still an integral part of our team? Believe it! Maria has been there every step of the way and she is […]

Two of the dogs I raised for Hero Dogs were released from the service dog training program. 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗴𝘀: Hero Dogs Scotty (yellow Labrador retriever who will be 8 years old in July) for health reasons, and Hero Dogs Sammie (yellow Labrador retriever who is 6 years old) for reasons of temperament. They […]

Hi there! My name is Hero Dogs Louis Silvie Zamperini but you can call me ‘Louie’ because you are now my newest, very best friend in the world. Just in case you were wondering, I celebrated my 5th birthday all day Sunday, June 7. I am a 70 pound, shiny, black Labrador Retriever who loves […]

Therapy dog Hero Dogs Sammie was named in honor of Deborah Sampson—a Massachusetts woman who, in 1782, disguised herself as a man in order to serve in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. Therapy dog Hero Dogs Sammie’s specialty is as a reading dog.Hero Dogs Sammie probably learned both American history and her […]

June is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) awareness month. PTSD is a disorder that develops in some people after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event. It is natural to feel afraid during and after a traumatic situation. Fear triggers many split-second changes in the body to help defend against danger or to avoid it. This “fight-or-flight” […]

Introduction to Hero Dogs from a distance! Join us on 06/14/2020 03:00 PM – 05:00 PM ET as we adapt to the times with an online version of our presentation for anyone interested in learning more about Hero Dogs! Register to attend Introduction to Hero Dogs at http://bit.ly/next_ihd Would you like to learn more about […]