Myrtle Beach-based nonprofit introduces groups of pups training to become veteran service dogs
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MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – A new set of special puppies is on a mission to help those who once served us.
Nonprofit Joint Task Force K9s is introducing its first-ever bred litter of future service dogs.
The pups will go to veterans and law enforcement who suffer from PTSD and traumatic brain injuries.
JTFK9S founder and CEO Keith Holland says the litter is working on obedience and confidence skills right now, and they will start training on recognizing fluctuating stress hormones in a few weeks.
Holland,anArmyGreenBeret,saysheknowsfirsthandtheimpactservicedogscanhaveonthosestrugglingwithPTSDaftergettinghisdogQuillsevenyearsago.
“Hesavedmylifecompletely,”Hollandsaid.“HewasabletogetmeoffthecouchwhenIwasinmythoughtsandfightingmydemons.Hewasabletocomfortme,showmeloveandattention,andreallyjuststopthoseattacksfromhappening.Forme,thedogsareoneofthebestthingsthat’shappenedtome.”
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