--- title: Blog | Services Dogs in Action description: Services Dogs in Action | Discover inspiring stories, expert insights and updates on service dog training and healing through our blog at Project 2 Heal. --- [![logo-1](https://project2heal.org/hubfs/Website%20Photos/logo-1.png)](https://project2heal.org/) - [About Us](https://project2heal.org/about-us) - [Our Mission](https://project2heal.org/our-mission) - Local Impact - [Chaperone Program](https://project2heal.org/chaperone-program) - [Puppy Raising Program](https://project2heal.org/puppy-raising-program) - [Stress Down Days](https://project2heal.org/stress-down-day-visits) - [Volunteer Program](https://project2heal.org/volunteer-opportunities) - [National Impact](https://project2heal.org/national-impact) - [Ways to Give](https://project2heal.org/ways-to-give) - [Contact](https://project2heal.org/contact-us) [DONATE](https://project2heal.org/blog/tag/services-dogs-in-action#XJSJFUZM) - [About Us](https://project2heal.org/about-us) - [Our Mission](https://project2heal.org/our-mission) - Local Impact - [Chaperone Program](https://project2heal.org/chaperone-program) - [Puppy Raising Program](https://project2heal.org/puppy-raising-program) - [Stress Down Days](https://project2heal.org/stress-down-day-visits) - [Volunteer Program](https://project2heal.org/volunteer-opportunities) - [National Impact](https://project2heal.org/national-impact) - [Ways to Give](https://project2heal.org/ways-to-give) - [Contact](https://project2heal.org/contact-us) [DONATE](https://project2heal.org/blog/tag/services-dogs-in-action#XJSJFUZM) - [Blog](https://project2heal.org/blog) - / - Topic # Services Dogs In Action - [All](https://project2heal.org/blog) - [purpose-bred labrador retrievers](https://project2heal.org/blog/tag/purpose-bred-labrador-retrievers) - [Services Dogs in Action](https://project2heal.org/blog/tag/services-dogs-in-action) - [Labrador Puppy](https://project2heal.org/blog/tag/labrador-puppy) - [Charlotte](https://project2heal.org/blog/tag/charlotte) - [Service Dog](https://project2heal.org/blog/tag/service-dog) - [project 2 heal](https://project2heal.org/blog/tag/project-2-heal) - [service dogs save lives](https://project2heal.org/blog/tag/service-dogs-save-lives) - [Training Tips](https://project2heal.org/blog/tag/training-tips) - [Day in the life](https://project2heal.org/blog/tag/day-in-the-life) - [news](https://project2heal.org/blog/tag/news) - [Puppies](https://project2heal.org/blog/tag/puppies) - [Services Dog](https://project2heal.org/blog/tag/services-dog) - [Training](https://project2heal.org/blog/tag/training) - [Billy](https://project2heal.org/blog/tag/billy) - [Dog Training](https://project2heal.org/blog/tag/dog-training) - [Dogs in Charlotte](https://project2heal.org/blog/tag/dogs-in-charlotte) - [Volhard Puppy Aptitude Test](https://project2heal.org/blog/tag/volhard-puppy-aptitude-test) - [therapy dog](https://project2heal.org/blog/tag/therapy-dog) - [veterans](https://project2heal.org/blog/tag/veterans) ##### Registration is now open for the 13th annual Lucas Kanelos Memorial Golf Tournament            Get your sponsorship and tickets today. [Learn More about Putt 4 Pupps](https://project2heal.org/putt4pups) [![5 Best Gifts Our Disabled American Veterans Are Sure to Appreciate](https://project2heal.org/hubfs/gift%20ideas%20for%20vet.jpg)](https://project2heal.org/blog/5-best-gifts-our-disabled-american-veterans-are-sure-to-appreciate) 5 min read [Services Dogs in Action](https://project2heal.org/blog/tag/services-dogs-in-action) ##### [5 Best Gifts Our Disabled American Veterans Are Sure to Appreciate](https://project2heal.org/blog/5-best-gifts-our-disabled-american-veterans-are-sure-to-appreciate) By [Project 2 Heal](https://project2heal.org/blog/author/project-2-heal) on April 26, 2023 If you have disabled American veterans in your life, deciding on the best gift ideas for holidays or birthdays can be a challenge. With plenty of patriotic options available, choosing the be... [Continue Reading](https://project2heal.org/blog/5-best-gifts-our-disabled-american-veterans-are-sure-to-appreciate) [![5 Biggest Benefits of a Labrador Retriever for Service Work VS Other Dog Breeds](https://project2heal.org/hubfs/Screenshot%202024-08-13%20at%2012.27.31%20AM.png)](https://project2heal.org/blog/5-biggest-benefits-of-a-labrador-retriever-for-service-work-vs-other-dog-breeds) 6 min read [Services Dogs in Action](https://project2heal.org/blog/tag/services-dogs-in-action) ##### [5 Biggest Benefits of a Labrador Retriever for Service Work VS Other Dog Breeds](https://project2heal.org/blog/5-biggest-benefits-of-a-labrador-retriever-for-service-work-vs-other-dog-breeds) By [Project 2 Heal](https://project2heal.org/blog/author/project-2-heal) on April 21, 2023 When it comes to service dogs, there are many great benefits of training Labrador Retrievers. Along with Golden Retrievers and Poodles, Labrador Retrievers are one of the most popular breeds... [Continue Reading](https://project2heal.org/blog/5-biggest-benefits-of-a-labrador-retriever-for-service-work-vs-other-dog-breeds) [![How to Become a Hero to Our Living Heroes—the Veterans](https://project2heal.org/hubfs/444441_5c2b2e306dd64c0c87cb48528669f85c~mv2.webp)](https://project2heal.org/blog/how-to-become-a-hero-to-our-living-heroes-the-veterans) 6 min read [Services Dogs in Action](https://project2heal.org/blog/tag/services-dogs-in-action) ##### [How to Become a Hero to Our Living Heroes—the Veterans](https://project2heal.org/blog/how-to-become-a-hero-to-our-living-heroes-the-veterans) By [Project 2 Heal](https://project2heal.org/blog/author/project-2-heal) on March 22, 2023 Our nation’s veterans are true American heroes, having put their lives on the line for the love of our county. Yet, thousands return home from the battlefield either physically or mentally d... [Continue Reading](https://project2heal.org/blog/how-to-become-a-hero-to-our-living-heroes-the-veterans) [![Imprinting Our Second Litter of Possible Diabetic Alert Puppies!](https://project2heal.org/hubfs/Screenshot%202024-08-13%20at%2012.22.15%20AM.png)](https://project2heal.org/blog/imprinting-puppies-for-diabetic-alert) 2 min read [Services Dogs in Action](https://project2heal.org/blog/tag/services-dogs-in-action) ##### [Imprinting Our Second Litter of Possible Diabetic Alert Puppies!](https://project2heal.org/blog/imprinting-puppies-for-diabetic-alert) By [Project 2 Heal](https://project2heal.org/blog/author/project-2-heal) on February 23, 2023 Nearly a decade ago, Project 2 Heal began working with Samantha Pressley (now a longtime volunteer and recently our new Social Media Intern) to imprint a litter of puppies so that one could ... [Continue Reading](https://project2heal.org/blog/imprinting-puppies-for-diabetic-alert) [![Rescue Puppies Take Volhard Puppy Aptitude Test!](https://project2heal.org/hubfs/Screenshot%202024-08-13%20at%2012.10.28%20AM.png)](https://project2heal.org/blog/rescue-puppies-volhard-test) 6 min read [Services Dogs in Action](https://project2heal.org/blog/tag/services-dogs-in-action) ##### [Rescue Puppies Take Volhard Puppy Aptitude Test!](https://project2heal.org/blog/rescue-puppies-volhard-test) By [Project 2 Heal](https://project2heal.org/blog/author/project-2-heal) on December 14, 2022 Earlier this month, our rescue puppies from the Humane Society of Union County took the Volhard Puppy Aptitude Test! This is an evaluation utilized to gauge a puppy’s temperament and aptitud... [Continue Reading](https://project2heal.org/blog/rescue-puppies-volhard-test) [![We're Partnering with Metrolina Association for the Blind!](https://project2heal.org/hubfs/944167_29dc08c6c67f4939b3a1843dc730fad7~mv2.webp)](https://project2heal.org/blog/partnering-with-metrolina-association-for-the-blind) 5 min read [Services Dogs in Action](https://project2heal.org/blog/tag/services-dogs-in-action) ##### [We're Partnering with Metrolina Association for the Blind!](https://project2heal.org/blog/partnering-with-metrolina-association-for-the-blind) By [Project 2 Heal](https://project2heal.org/blog/author/project-2-heal) on November 23, 2022 Project 2 Heal is proud to announce that we've recently begun a partnership with Metrolina Association for the Blind! This exciting new collaboration will allow our training team to socializ... [Continue Reading](https://project2heal.org/blog/partnering-with-metrolina-association-for-the-blind) [![Gearing Up for #GivingTuesday: An Expert Way to Give in 2022](https://project2heal.org/hubfs/944167_a7f9376352b54fb0b93aa045254031aa~mv2.gif)](https://project2heal.org/blog/a-smarter-way-to-give-for-giving-tuesday-2022) 2 min read [Services Dogs in Action](https://project2heal.org/blog/tag/services-dogs-in-action) ##### [Gearing Up for #GivingTuesday: An Expert Way to Give in 2022](https://project2heal.org/blog/a-smarter-way-to-give-for-giving-tuesday-2022) By [Project 2 Heal](https://project2heal.org/blog/author/project-2-heal) on October 11, 2022 Since most charitable giving is done during the holiday season (mark your calendars, #GivingTuesday is November 29th!), we wanted to talk with longtime Project 2 Heal support and CEO/Financi... [Continue Reading](https://project2heal.org/blog/a-smarter-way-to-give-for-giving-tuesday-2022) [![Volunteer Spotlight: Richie Patton!](https://project2heal.org/hubfs/944167_f90e2489ab924dfc80496eb58d0fcba8~mv2.webp)](https://project2heal.org/blog/volunteer-spotlight-richie-patton) 1 min read [Services Dogs in Action](https://project2heal.org/blog/tag/services-dogs-in-action) ##### [Volunteer Spotlight: Richie Patton!](https://project2heal.org/blog/volunteer-spotlight-richie-patton) By [Project 2 Heal](https://project2heal.org/blog/author/project-2-heal) on September 29, 2022 Meet our volunteer Richie Patton, one of the newest members of our Project 2 Heal family! Like many of our volunteers, Richie enjoys spending time with our puppies and helping to exercise th... [Continue Reading](https://project2heal.org/blog/volunteer-spotlight-richie-patton) [![Puppy Genetics 101: How Can Two Black Dogs Produce Yellow Puppies?](https://project2heal.org/hubfs/944167_7507a7b7f6a0488fa263da9e1cfb7a2c~mv2-1.webp)](https://project2heal.org/blog/puppy-genetics-black-dogs-yellow-puppies) 8 min read [Services Dogs in Action](https://project2heal.org/blog/tag/services-dogs-in-action) ##### [Puppy Genetics 101: How Can Two Black Dogs Produce Yellow Puppies?](https://project2heal.org/blog/puppy-genetics-black-dogs-yellow-puppies) By [Project 2 Heal](https://project2heal.org/blog/author/project-2-heal) on September 12, 2022 When it comes to coat color of Labrador puppies, there are three colors recognized by the American Kennel Club. Black, yellow, and chocolate are the three varieties of Labrador Retriever coa... [Continue Reading](https://project2heal.org/blog/puppy-genetics-black-dogs-yellow-puppies) [![Partner Organization Spotlight: Fidos for Freedom](https://project2heal.org/hubfs/944167_993b7b985d914ebaa760893a903cd10f~mv2.webp)](https://project2heal.org/blog/project-2-heal-partner-spotlight-fidos-for-freedom) 8 min read [Services Dogs in Action](https://project2heal.org/blog/tag/services-dogs-in-action) ##### [Partner Organization Spotlight: Fidos for Freedom](https://project2heal.org/blog/project-2-heal-partner-spotlight-fidos-for-freedom) By [Project 2 Heal](https://project2heal.org/blog/author/project-2-heal) on August 24, 2022 Meet Diane Bernier: [Continue Reading](https://project2heal.org/blog/project-2-heal-partner-spotlight-fidos-for-freedom) [![Learn to Make NO-BAKE High-Value DOG TREATS](https://project2heal.org/hubfs/IMG_6007.png)](https://project2heal.org/blog/learn-to-make-no-bake-high-value-dog-treats) 1 min read [Services Dogs in Action](https://project2heal.org/blog/tag/services-dogs-in-action) [Day in the life](https://project2heal.org/blog/tag/day-in-the-life) ##### [Learn to Make NO-BAKE High-Value DOG TREATS](https://project2heal.org/blog/learn-to-make-no-bake-high-value-dog-treats) By [Project 2 Heal](https://project2heal.org/blog/author/project-2-heal) on December 8, 2021 Join our Trainer Stella Shaw and her "sous chef," Director of Training Cian Savage, for Project 2 Heal's take on Hell's Kitchen... Stell's Kitchen! [Continue Reading](https://project2heal.org/blog/learn-to-make-no-bake-high-value-dog-treats) [![Why Breed Labrador Puppies as Service Dogs?](https://project2heal.org/hubfs/IMG_0030.jpg)](https://project2heal.org/blog/why-breed-labrador-puppies-as-service-dogs) 1 min read [Services Dogs in Action](https://project2heal.org/blog/tag/services-dogs-in-action) [purpose-bred labrador retrievers](https://project2heal.org/blog/tag/purpose-bred-labrador-retrievers) ##### [Why Breed Labrador Puppies as Service Dogs?](https://project2heal.org/blog/why-breed-labrador-puppies-as-service-dogs) By [Project 2 Heal](https://project2heal.org/blog/author/project-2-heal) on December 8, 2021 Every day, 22 veterans take their own lives after dealing with symptoms of PTSD. Service dogs are one of the best treatments for PTSD symptoms like night tremors, heightened cortisol levels,... [Continue Reading](https://project2heal.org/blog/why-breed-labrador-puppies-as-service-dogs) Loading more posts No more posts to load [1](https://project2heal.org/blog/tag/services-dogs-in-action/page/1#blog-listing-page) [2](https://project2heal.org/blog/tag/services-dogs-in-action/page/2#blog-listing-page) [❯](https://project2heal.org/blog/tag/services-dogs-in-action/page/2#blog-listing-page) ![Testimonial Image](https://project2heal.org/hubfs/August.jpg) ## 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." Jillian with Baxter "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." Val with Frankie "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." Joe B. “We spent a lot of time searching for the right organization and were thrilled to discover Project 2 Heal. Their impact on veterans in need is truly remarkable. Receiving updates about Prince has been the highlight of our experience. We love how they keep us involved throughout the process—it’s heartwarming to see the difference we’re helping make.” Linda C. “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. 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