Jeremy Piper & Harley
Veteran: Jeremy Piper
Service Dog: Harley
First, I would like to thank The VA dogs of Texas for being there for me when I was in a very challenging time of my life after retiring from the Army in 2018. The transition from the Army to civilian life was difficult for me as I truly enjoyed the structured way of life. In 2018 I applied for a service dog through the VA Dogs of Texas and after about a year and a half I was matched with Harley in January of 2020. Since the beginning of the training process the master trainer listened to my medical needs and trained Harley specifically to those requests. The training process was smooth for me because Harley is an amazing animal and always wants to work. The VA Dogs of Texas walked me through every step of the process before, during and after the training program. Harley and I are going on three years together now and the master trainer still contacts me for follow-ups. Harley loves to work for some treats and travels everywhere with me but truly enjoys his play time of chasing the ball and his daily walks. Be patient with the application process and understand that every dog has a different personality and finding the perfect dog for your situation will take time. The several months to years of waiting is well worth it and I am very happy that I made the decision to request my service dog Harley through the VA Dogs of Texas.
