Dogs2DogTags

Dogs2DogTags Our primary goal is to provide military veterans a loving, canine companion. We are committed to standing by our veterans, and keeping them aware that we care.

What We Do

We create opportunities to save at risk dogs, train them, and place them with deserving service members who have been diagnosed with post-combat stress and anxiety. There is no out of pocket cost for the veteran to receive a trained dog, and they gain a constant companion to help them cope with the unique challenges of their everyday life. Who We Are

We are a group of men and women wh

o have either served in or worked closely with our military. We’ve seen the difficulties that our men and women face when returning to civilian life, and we’ve known men and women who have tragically contributed to the unprecedented rate of veteran suicides. Torre’s Story

The idea for Dogs2DogTags came to Torre Willadsen when he was deployed as a civilian contractor working with military dogs in 2012. During his time with the 7th Marines, he developed close bonds with dogs and dog handlers alike, and when dog handler Chris Van Etten was wounded, Torre worked hard to help keep Chris and his dog Harley together during Chris’ recovery. Torre suspected—and then saw firsthand—the profound effect a canine companion could have on a wounded man’s frame of mind at a difficult time. And that’s when Torre knew that he wanted to bring that kind of unconditional support to those back home struggling with post-traumatic stress. Staff:
Torre R Willadsen: President & Founder
Sergeant Major Ryan Hermance (USMC): President North American Operations
Brek Rammer: VP of North American Operations
Jennifer Tisch: Chief Operations Officer

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Dog tip Wednesday!Puppies are generally accepting of the transition easier and require less of a decompression period. T...
02/26/2025

Dog tip Wednesday!
Puppies are generally accepting of the transition easier and require less of a decompression period. They love the attention and bonding with the family comes easily. They will appreciate controlled safe space to explore but will also need a quiet space they can call their own for puppy decompression time where they can feel safe. Generally, within 3 days they will be confident in their new surroundings and will follow you, explore, play with toys, and get into mischief as puppies will always do. Do not assume this will be the case for an older dog from a rescue, Humane Society, or private adoption. These usually are much different situations. There are things you will need to take into consideration, we will expand on some for you weekly for the next few weeks!

Can we talk about that face?😍
02/22/2025

Can we talk about that face?😍

So, you are getting a puppy.🐾* Find a safe space for a bed, crate, toys, food. Make sure you prepare using the full-grow...
02/19/2025

So, you are getting a puppy.🐾

* Find a safe space for a bed, crate, toys, food. Make sure you prepare using the full-grown size of your dog if you are adopting a puppy. Have a crate they can grow into.

* Have a bed for them to relax in the family living area.

* Have something comfortable in the crate (puppies will likely destroy this a few times).

* Never use a Flexi Leash, they are dangerous for dogs for all ages.

* We always use a Kong made product for the size of the dog.

* We recommend always using hard bovine bones for our dogs. Discard any bone
when it is chewed down to an unsafe size. Never use bones with knuckles. They
are a high choking hazard for dogs of all ages.

* Find a consistent place for the feeding station. This area should be as out of the
way of traffic as possible. We use stainless steel bowls for easy cleaning and
longevity. food. Dogs should always have access to clean water. Puppies will
need to release almost immediately after drinking.

* Having a routine is essential for any dog. Set times for everything. Always try to
feed at the same time every day. This will build a great routine for everyone.

* Rest time after eating is especially important for large breeds. No heavy play or
activities for an hour to let the food settle a bit to prevent serious medical
conditions such as bloat or twisted stomach.

Jazzy's veteran informed us that she absolutely loves going for rides! ❤🐾❄️
02/16/2025

Jazzy's veteran informed us that she absolutely loves going for rides! ❤🐾❄️

❤Find someone that look at you like Joe looks at Luna. ❤
02/14/2025

❤Find someone that look at you like Joe looks at Luna. ❤

Thomas and Tag keep putting in that work!
02/11/2025

Thomas and Tag keep putting in that work!

👏The moment we've all been eagerly awaiting has finally arrived! After over a year of dedicated planning, saving, and so...
02/08/2025

👏The moment we've all been eagerly awaiting has finally arrived! After over a year of dedicated planning, saving, and sourcing the perfect materials, we're thrilled to be nearing our goal.

Stay tuned to see how this exciting development will enhance and impact our training program.🐾

Lilly pupdate! Lilly and her veteran are doing great, she has even made friends with his in-law's dog and his sister's d...
02/05/2025

Lilly pupdate! Lilly and her veteran are doing great, she has even made friends with his in-law's dog and his sister's dog. He said they get to play pretty often which is always a good time for Lilly. ❤

Darlene took her veteran to the museum! She seems to like dinosaurs; birds however are boring. 🤣🐾❤
02/02/2025

Darlene took her veteran to the museum! She seems to like dinosaurs; birds however are boring. 🤣🐾❤

01/29/2025

We are so proud of Thomas and his young Belgian Tervuren, Tag. This breed is known for being high-drive, intelligent, and thoughtful, and Tag was quite timid at 8 weeks old. Thomas has dedicated so much time and effort to building Tag's confidence. It's amazing to see the progress they've made in distance obedience with distractions – Tag has come such a long way from being scared of his own shadow to confidently navigating a challenging course with distractions!⭐️

🎉Welcome to the family, Rookie, Bella, and Lexie!🐾Rookie and Bella have recently joined our training program, while Lexi...
01/26/2025

🎉Welcome to the family, Rookie, Bella, and Lexie!🐾

Rookie and Bella have recently joined our training program, while Lexie has already progressed through evaluation and puppy classes. Both Bella and Rookie are our newest rescue pups to join the team. Lexie is turning one soon and shows great potential for early 26 testing.

Rookie, at three years old, is brand new but has fit in remarkably well on his first day. Bella, on the other hand, is shy and not yet environmentally confident. She will need lots of patience and support to become comfortable in her new surroundings.

A reminder to anyone raising a puppy or adopting an older rescue animal: it's crucial to expose your animal to a variety of environments as much as possible. Environmental stability and stimulation are key to building a confident dog. You truly cannot do too much in this regard.

Bud's enjoying the win, even though we dislike he's become a O State fan!!! 🐾👎🤦‍♀️🤷‍♂️
01/25/2025

Bud's enjoying the win, even though we dislike he's become a O State fan!!! 🐾👎🤦‍♀️🤷‍♂️

01/21/2025

Has Bud found himself a girlfriend? ❤

Darlene attended Veterans court yesterday, it is safe to say that face made everyone's day just a little better! 🐾
01/18/2025

Darlene attended Veterans court yesterday, it is safe to say that face made everyone's day just a little better! 🐾

Training in public is an important part of the training we do. While Bodie seems to be nailing it, Millie is really tryi...
01/11/2025

Training in public is an important part of the training we do. While Bodie seems to be nailing it, Millie is really trying her best! 🐾

🎉 As we ring in 2025, we look forward to continuing our mission. Thank you for being part of our journey in 2024. Here’s...
12/30/2024

🎉 As we ring in 2025, we look forward to continuing our mission. Thank you for being part of our journey in 2024. Here’s to a hopeful New Year! 🐾

Just a few days left to make your year-end gift! Every donation helps change lives for veterans and rescue dogs. 🐾💙 http...
12/26/2024

Just a few days left to make your year-end gift! Every donation helps change lives for veterans and rescue dogs. 🐾💙 https://bit.ly/d2dtdonatesocial

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We are so proud of Thomas and his young Belgian Tervuren, Tag. This breed is known for being high-drive, intelligent, and thoughtful, and Tag was quite timid at 8 weeks old. Thomas has dedicated so much time and effort to building Tag's confidence. It's amazing to see the progress they've made in distance obedience with distractions – Tag has come such a long way from being scared of his own shadow to confidently navigating a challenging course with distractions!⭐️

Has Bud found himself a girlfriend? ❤

The dogs love a little play date after a good training class!🐾👏#veterandogs #workhardplayhard #D2DT

Do we have another soccer player on our hands?

Meet Thomas and Tag!
Meet Thomas and Tag!

View Thomas' story to see how Dogs2DogTags has positively impacted his life. Your gift impacts the lives of veterans and dogs when you give to our program at https://www.dogs2dogtags.org/ #marines #veterans #thankful

Learn more about the D2DT mission!
Learn more about the D2DT mission!

Check out the full video on our website to learn more about our mission! 🐕 https://www.dogs2dogtags.org/

We are appreciative of all the hard work Quasius Construction, Inc. Employees have been doing a great job to get the Farm project done. Thank you all for the support and generosity from all the donors. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️❤️❤️🐕🐕🐕

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