Service Dogs for Veterans and First Responders Living with PTSD

Reliable, responsive support for life’s real moments.

Built for the Life You’re Living

Gray’s Canine Academy trains and places service dogs with veterans and individuals living with PTSD or operational stress injuries. These dogs are not pets — they’re trained partners who help regulate, anchor, and support you through your day.

Every match is intentional. Every dog is prepared for public access,
real-world routines, and life beside you.

Allison Gray

Founder of Gray’s Canine Academy

Trainer. Partner. Lifelong dog person.

Allison brings years of experience shaping dogs into steady, responsive service animals. She trains with fairness, clarity, and structure — rooted in compassion and high standards.

The work is hands-on and deeply personal. The goal is always the same: a reliable, well-prepared dog, placed with the right person for the right reasons.

What it Takes

A working service dog is a long-term commitment. It takes:

  • Consistency in your day-to-day
  • Willingness to reinforce structure and cues
  • A lifestyle that supports the dog’s needs
  • Time, patience, and calm leadership

If you’re ready to grow into this kind of partnership, you’re in the right place.

THE INVESTMENT

A trained service dog is a serious investment — not just financially, but emotionally and practically. You’ll need:

01

Time and energy for integration and reinforcement

02

Openness to learning and working alongside your dog

03.

Financial resources

(reviewed together when the fit is confirmed)
The results are real. The journey is steady. The support is here.

Start Here

if this sounds aligned, begin with the short screening form below. we’ll review your into and be in touch.



    Do you have a PTSD or OSI diagnosis from a healthcare professional?

    Do you currently have a dog in the home?

    Do you have experience with structure or training environments?

    Are you prepared to invest in this process with time, money, and presence?