In a world that often feels broken, Linda Milanesi and her team at Assistance Dogs of the West are quietly weaving hope back into the fabric of human experience, one dog at a time. From helping elementary school children overcome fear to supporting veterans with PTSD, from accompanying abuse survivors through legal proceedings to providing comfort in hospital settings, these remarkable canine partnerships are creating ripples of healing across entire communities. Join this deeply moving conversation about service, purpose, and the profound wisdom animals offer us about love, patience, and trust. 

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⏰Timestamps

00:00 Intro of Show

03:41 Wisdom from Linda Milanesi

04:51 Dog Angels That Watch Over Us

08:27 Linda’s Journey with Service Dogs

17:07 Expanding through Crisis Response Canine

21:48 Starting Warrior Canine Connection (a Veterans Program)

33:28 Social Contributions of Service Dogs

39:42 Working Life of a Dog

41:25 Communication with the Service Dogs

50:48 Puppy Breeding, Raising, and Training

59:39 Choosing Violet and Choosing Linda

1:05:38 Communicating with Violet through Cues

1:14:53 Last Piece of Wisdom from Linda

1:17:40 Contribute with Assistance Dogs of the West

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