Wolfhounds Legacy

Maya Newhook

I do not think I could thank Wolfhounds Legacy enough. I reached out to Melanie during the summer of 2023 to volunteer as part of my project with FGCU's Foundations of Civic Engagement course. Since then, I have volunteered every week with training, and even got to see my first graduating class from start to finish. Mark, our head trainer, has so much wisdom, and the entire staff is always willing to support you every step of the way. I still continue to volunteer, and I ended up homing one of our wonderful fosters/service dogs in training, Corbin. I cannot wait to see him flourish with Wolfhounds Legacy, and I love working with them.

Pit Bull Mama

This program needs a complete overhaul. Long story short, because of poor leadership and poor evaluation of the dogs prior to entering program, our dog was attacked twice and my husband was bitten. Instead of the “star student” (which is what my puppy started off being in the class, per the “trainers”) my dog and husband have to start all over. We hope the effects of this will not be on going but my husband and dog have been negatively affected by the poor decisions of this program. My husband is a combat veteran with severe PTSD. He equates the horrors of the poor leadership and having our dog ATTACKED to be like watching his friend shot in combat. Class is merely suggestive and you would get better support and training at a local petsmart. Poor communication amongst the leaders leaves students with more confusion than confidence. Students are often asking for help (via in person or text ) and are not answered. Students are often left wondering when and where classes are. There is a serious lack of communication. I’m not quite sure how they select the dogs for the program as several are extremely reactive towards dogs and people. Not what you’d expect from a trained service dog or even service dog in training. There’s a President of the group who remains clueless as to what type of training is happening in the group. Claimed to not know any of the serious issues that occur in the group. They claim “No Veteran left behind “ but as a result of poor communication and leadership many are left wondering what is going on. I hope another program with better leadership comes along. We need to help the veterans not set them back. We did meet some lovely people and dogs and we wish them the best. All in all, I’d not recommend this program for people who are seriously interested in service dog training. Seek professional help elsewhere.

Erick Y Cabezudo Bruno

Hello I'm not use to do this but I reach a point to just let everything I have inside out,I serve this country for 14 years while I was in the Army and when I reach the Wolfhounds Legacy for support in find me a service which base on my condition I need it at the were nice and all that but an emergency came up my stepdad lay down in the hospital and 3 days later pass I talk to them about that and everything was find until I never heard from them so I decide to reach out to a different organization and what they told wasn't good at all basically they can't help because I surrender a service dog before and for then is not good so it like a sting on my record so organization like this one will never get my support thank you.

Amber Golden

Hi Dillon

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