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The DCDP pairs Homeless Veterans with puppies for detector training, providing support and skill-building opportunities. Veterans share their experiences, highlighting the positive impact of the program in their lives and the community.
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DCDP is a work program that pairs Homeless Veterans with puppies bound for detector training at Auburn University’s Canine Detection Research Institute
What our Veterans are saying about this program A 10 year Army Veteran from Hawkinsville, GA, who has struggled with depression and addiction said, "Genni has been a God send for me. She is better than any drug the VA can give me."
OCMA Kidz The Oconee Mentor’s Association Kidz visited the DCDP Campus to meet our Veterans and their puppies. The Veterans talked about what the program is all about, how we train our puppies, as well as some of their life experiences and what they have learned through their hardships. The kids were great and have made plans to return.
Building Skills For Tomorrow For Our Veterans Public speaking Communication Problem resolution Confidence Personal responsibility Care taking Community relations Leadership skills Selfless service