Winter is Coming to PPH Alaska!
“Winterization” of the dogs not only involves desensitizing the dogs to wearing booties and dog coats, but also to the regular application of paw pad salve to protect their feet once the snow falls.
Alaska Gets “Bark to School”
Service dogs-in-training from PPH sites across the country attended the All Team Conference.
Summertime in Alaska–Paddleboarding as a training opportunity
The PPH Alaska dogs are learning to ride on the stand-up paddleboard during our Canine-Assisted Warrior Therapy sessions. Just as in learning any new skill, the dogs are introduced to the [...]
A day in the life of Buck
Buck wakes up at the crack of dawn to follow his puppy parent, Lee, downstairs to work out, then quietly waits for Lee to be done with his shower so Buck can be fed his morning meal.
Travels with Judy, Service Dog-in-Training
Judy arrived in Fairbanks, Alaska at 8 weeks of age in December, 2016. Her time in Fairbanks was spent helping Veterans and Service Members reduce post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other [...]
Pups Help Veterans Behind Bars
PPH Alaska’s twice monthly visits with Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injuries who are incarcerated at Fairbanks Correctional Center. Prisoners participate in [...]
Paws for Purple Hearts Alaska Graduated its first Service Dog with a Veteran with PTSD
Paws for Purple Hearts (PPH) Alaska celebrated the graduation of its first Service Dog/Veteran team on Saturday, December 16th, 2017. The momentous occasion was commemorated with a heart-warming [...]