Healing with Paws: Brenda Lauer from the Truman Foundation on Service Dogs Transforming Veterans' Lives

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Meet Brenda Lauer, founder of the Truman Foundation, who shares her remarkable journey from serving in the Army to advocating for veterans with PTSD. Discover how a service dog named Truman transformed Brenda's life and inspired her to help others through her foundation.
In this episode, we explore the crucial role of service dogs for veterans and the lack of a national training standard. Brenda opens up about the emotional toll of losing her service dog, Truman. She even talks about writing two books to educate children and veterans about the importance of service dogs, making a compelling case for public education on service dog etiquette and ADA laws.
Join us as we discuss the transformative impact of service dogs on veterans' mental health and well-being. Brenda shares personal anecdotes and practical advice on the rigorous training required, the potential for shelter dogs to become service animals, and the diverse breeds that can be trained. We also highlight Brenda's active participation in veterans' events in Northern Virginia, encouraging listeners to connect with her and Teddy Roosevelt. Don't miss this heartfelt episode emphasizing the importance of integrating service dogs into veterans' lives for a brighter, more secure future.

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1. Service Dogs for Veterans (00:00:00)

2. Advocating for Service Dog Support (00:11:13)

3. Impact of Service Dogs on Veterans (00:16:15)

4. Community Outreach in Veteran Support (00:23:31)