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Skilled Home Companion Dogs | Hero Dogs

Address Confidential, Gaithersburg, MD 20882

Eligibility

Veterans, first responders, and immediate family members.

Required documents

Varies contact for details.

Hours

Hours vary contact for details.
888-570-8653
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Application process

Visit website to apply.

Service area

MD DC

Other Information

Special Populations

  • Active Military / Veterans
  • Disabilities

Payment Options

  • Free or no-cost care

Provides trained skilled home companion dogs to help individuals with physical or psychological challenges within the home. Service Animals More information:

  • Skilled home companion dogs are not service dogs and do not have public access rights
  • Assists with retrieving, alleviating stress, alerting, and more

Last assured

11/19/2025
What's Here

Providing organization

Hero Dogs

Nonprofit training and placement of service dogs for veterans and first responders