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Catching Up with Carson & Calder the Hockey Dog!
In 2019, Project 2 Heal teamed up with the Charlotte Checkers hockey team to train a puppy to become a service dog. Named after the American Hockey League's championship trophy—the Calder Cu...
How to Get Your Dog Comfortable with a Leash
Our Puppies Are On a Mission to Change Lives.
Our Mission to Heal People in Need
Healing the World... One Puppy at a Time.
Healing PTSD for Combat Veterans
Certain Scars Aren't Physical U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Nick Bennett sustained multiple life-altering injuries after a rocket nearly nearly killed him in Mahmoudiyah, Iraq. Even after...
Helping Children with Diabetes!
How Does a Service Dog Help Manage Diabetes? Trained from birth to identify the scent of low blood sugar, service dogs trained for the purpose of helping diabetics can alert individuals of a...
How to Teach Your Dog to Sit
Why Teach Your Dog to Sit? Learning to sit is one of the most essential commands you can train a dog to obey. This behavior is important because once learned, sitting down often replaces unr...
How to Teach Your Dog Recall
Why Teach Your Dog Recall? Teaching your dog to return on command is one of the most important skills you can teach. This command helps keep your dog out of trouble or even from engaging in ...
How to Train Your Dog to Lie Down
Why Teach Your Dog to Lie Down? Teaching your dog to lie down is one of the most basic and important skills you can train them to perform. Teaching this command allows you to curtail overly ...

Testimonials
Transforming People's Lives with Service Dogs
"I have had Baxter for around 7 years now. I was exploring different options that would allow me to live independently without my parents, so I could go to college. We found Project 2 Heal and I volunteered there for around a year and a half before receiving Baxter! He has been my constant companion. He came with me my senior year of high school and walked accross the stage then too. He lived in the dorms with me, came to every single class I went to and every work shift in the library. He’s definitely ready to retire as a porch dog now."
"With my service dog Frankie in my life, I’m never alone and the more severe symptoms happen less and less. She is my battle buddy. She comes with me everywhere and she is watching out for me. I must remain healthy to observe her and respond to her needs as we navigate life together. In return she helps me carry some of the weight from my rucksack."
"I didn't find P2H; they found me." It was a couple of weeks after the passing of my older brother that I received a phone call from a childhood friend, a member of the Petrizzo family, who informed us that they were sponsoring a puppy from Project 2 Heal in his honor.
As someone who grew up working with dogs and alongside veterinarians through high school and college, and with the love I have for the Labrador Retriever breed, I felt compelled to learn more about P2H. I soon began to understand and become passionate about their mission. It played a role in helping me deal with my grief during a very sad time in my life. It amazed me that before "Mikey" even began his journey of training to help someone in need, he had already started helping me. This was special, and I wanted to contribute in some small way. I added P2H to my list of organizations that truly save lives, whether it be through a fundraising cruise or my small monthly donation that keeps us reminded of special organizations like this."
“As the first anniversary of my husband's passing approached, I wanted to dignify this great loss with some positive tribute to him. One of Ray's great loves was animals, especially horses and dogs. Ray also gave generously to Veteran's organizations. By chance, a dear trusted friend from NC had a connection to P2H since its beginnings. He strongly recommended the organization to me as just what I was looking for. I now have the great joy and privilege of following Ray's precious "Fraulein" on video cam 24 hours a day as she grows into a beautiful service dog, along with her adorable six brothers and sisters. It is a priceless experience... and one I will repeat. Watching on my phone each day, I marvel at the dedication of the people who make this service dog journey possible. Somewhere my husband is laughing with every wag of Fraulein's tail!”