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America's First PTSD Service Dog Charity Built Just for Abuse Survivors

The Freedom K9 Project is a service dog organization that trains service dogs to help survivors overcome the struggles of PTSD. Integrating into normal life after trauma can seem impossible, but we work both with the dogs and the survivors to create a team that leads to the healing of the survivor.

11/03/2026

Is your dog ready for Halloween?

Costumes, decorations, doorbells, and unfamiliar sights and sounds can all be a little overwhelming for our dogs. What seems fun and festive to us may feel strange or even scary to them.

Give your pup time to adjust, watch their body language, and make sure they have a quiet, comfortable place to retreat if they need a break.

A little preparation can help make Halloween a safer, calmer experience for everyone!

10/23/2026

There’s hope in partnership.

For some people living with psychiatric disabilities, a service dog can be more than a companion and an important part of their support system.

Research has found that individuals paired with psychiatric service dogs experience reduced suicidal ideation and reductions in other PTSD symptoms.

Survivors Companion trains service dogs for survivors with PTSD for free in Indianapolis. Want to learn more? Check us out at SurvivorsCompanion.org.

10/20/2026

A Little Help Goes a Long Way!

Supporting service dogs doesn’t always mean doing something big. Sometimes, it’s as simple as giving a working team space, respecting their boundaries, and taking the time to learn.

Whether you’re out in public, advocating in your community, or supporting a local organization, you can make a difference for service dogs and the people who rely on them.

Save this post for a quick reminder, and share it with someone who might find it helpful!

10/16/2026

There are many misconceptions about service animals, and one is that they have to be a specific breed (such as a Labrador or golden retriever).

While breeds such as the lab and golden retrievers are more often great candidates for service work, breed alone does not determine suitability.

Have more questions about service dogs? Let us know in the comments, or check out our upcoming webinars.

10/13/2026

Thinking of bringing your to a movie? Here are 3 skills to master to ensure a smooth experience with your pup!

Desensitize your service dog in training to loud speakers. Movies (especially in theaters) can be very loud. Prepare with ear muffs, if necessary.

Work on very long downstays. Movies can last two, three, even four hours. Practice watching TV shows and movies at home before taking your SDIT to a public theater.

Add distractions to your downstays. There are many distractions in public theaters, and not much space to move once you and your pup are settled in. Practice downstays while stepping around/over your dog, food dropping nearby, and with clapping/vocalizing.

Can you think of other skills to master before bringing your SDIT to a movie? Let us know in the comments.

10/05/2026

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Help us spread awareness this by liking, sharing, and reposting this post.

Want to do more? Reach out to us via our website contact form to see how you can get involved and stand .

09/07/2026

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08/26/2026

It's National Dog Day! Give your pup some love, and show your love for other pups. Here's how you can participate:

Donate blankets, food, and toys to your local animal welfare organization.

Teach your dog a new trick!

Write to your local congressperson and ask that they support the ban of puppy mills.

Any other way you want to show love to the dogs in your life!

08/17/2026

A champion of focus 🧠

08/14/2026

He sat better for the movie than I did 😭

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http://www.SurvivorsCompanion.org/

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