Veterans. First Responders. Rescue Dogs.
Helping Those Who Serve, Saving Dogs, Changing Lives, Country & Community.
Operation At Ease takes dogs from shelters, pairs them with deserving veterans and first responders, and provides a free guided training program for post-traumatic stress and mobility service dogs. In addition to our service dog training programs, we offer resources such as free therapy dog support, ensuring long-lasting assistance for both our country and community heroes.
“Unfortunately, it is a long-held belief in our society that post-traumatic stress is a disorder. At OAE we are working hard to stop the stigma associated with trauma and invisible wounds through outreach and community events. With proper treatment and intervention, injuries can heal.”
Jonl Bonilla, Founder, Operation At EaseWhat We Do
Empowering Through Service Dogs
Operation At Ease helps veterans and first responders train their own service dog to help treat lingering effects from PTS. Obedience skills and task training are held in small groups classes of two to four teams to ensure optimal learning through one on one instruction. We also work throughout the Capital District making sure our teams know the proper way to utilize the tasks taught in real life situations, as well as have the confidence, knowledge and ability to advocate for themselves when needed.
Classes are held at our training facility in Rotterdam, NY and run once a week for a period of eight months.
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