Daniel Hall is a dog breeder that specializes in breeding service dogs, particularly service dogs skilled in helping veteran handlers combating PTSD and depression. He is a military veteran who has served in the National Guard between 2005 and 2007 as well as in active duty in 2010 through 2014.

Daniel joins us today to discuss what inspired him to breed and train service dogs to help the veteran community combat the darkness of post-combat PTSD and depression. He explains the characteristics and types of dogs he considers to be a perfect fit for service dog training. He explains how service dogs help veterans through the darkness of PTSD and depression while aiding their long-term care and recovery. He also shares why he decided to take up arms against the 22-a-Day statistic through his service dog training services as well as the Facebook communities he supports.

“There’s really a wide, wide range of tasks that service dogs can handle.” - Daniel Hall

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