About Brothers and Sisters in Arms Dog Training

Service dogs for military families

Brothers and Sisters in Arms Dog Training, Inc. is a nonprofit in Leesville, established in 2009, that trains service dogs for active duty military members, veterans, first responders and their special-needs dependents. It also works with civilians on a case-by-case basis, depending on available trainers.

The program

Its mission is to pair people affected by PTSD, TBIs, MSTs or other physical or mental disabilities with rescue or donated dogs trained as highly qualified service dogs, free of charge to veterans, active duty soldiers, first responders and their special-needs family dependents. Every dog is evaluated by a certified trainer before entering the program. The trainers are volunteers, and the organization runs on donations. Its programs also include a puppy raiser and foster program and public obedience classes.

What to ask

Ask about the application process, typical wait times and the schedule for public obedience classes. Office hours are 9 to 5 by appointment, at 337-353-6782.