ABOUT COLLAR OF DUTY
It all started with a rescue puppy with a purpose!
OUR MISSION
We are a non-profit organization dedicated to helping United States Military Veterans obtain trained service dogs. These service dogs are rescues from reputable rescue organizations trained by our Board-selected trainer to meet the Veteran's specific needs and pass the American Kennel Club Good Citizen Test. Currently, we only service Veterans who reside in Mesa County, Colorado.
WHY CHOOSE COLLAR OF DUTy?
At Collar of Duty, we are dedicated to providing support to our Veterans through the life-changing impact of service dogs. Our commitment to the well-being of Veterans drives us to ensure a seamless and effective process of matching and training service dogs to meet the unique needs of each Veteran.
We ensure that each task the dog needs to perform is tailored to the Veteran's disabilities. For example, if the dog has been trained to sense an anxiety attack is about to happen, it takes a specific action to help avoid the attack or lessen its impact.
Who We Serve
The term "veteran" means a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service, and was discharged or released therefrom under conditions other than dishonorable. This definition, which we follow, can be found in Determining Veteran Status under Veterans Affairs.
About The Americans with Disability Act (ADA):
Under the ADA, Veterans can be asked if the dog is a service animal required because of a disability, and /or what work or task the dog has been trained to perform. While Collar of Duty requires documentation to verify a Veteran's disability for training purposes, under ADA law, Veterans are not required to provide such documentation for their service dog to accompany them. It is important to note that service dogs are not simply emotional support animals but are considered medical equipment and are protected under ADA law. For more information, please visit ADA.gov.