Consultation
We offer the only C-PTSD assessment available anywhere.
Compassion
The first step in the healing process is giving your dog the ability to trust again.
Dedicated Therapist
Your dog will benefit from seeing the same therapist every time, not a rotating staff.
Consultation
Our one-on-one consultation and diagnosis will put your dog on the path to healing.
Patient Support
We'll be with you every step of the way as your dog relearns what happiness means.
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About Us
We provide compassion therapy for your dog
Whether your dog is exhibiting signs of extreme aggression, symptoms of anxiety, or other distressing behavior, our compassionate team is ready to help. We are highly trained to treat these issues and will use multiple treatment modalities to ensure that your home life can return to normal.
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Mental Health
Every patient's mental health is treated to their specific needs. The “study of one” is our central core approach.
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What We Offer
Aggressive dogs are at grave risk. These are our Code Red cases - your dog's life depends on recovering.
PTSD symptoms, regardless of their source, are heartbreaking to witness. We put hearts back together.
Fear-based behaviors can be difficult to treat without first understanding where they are rooted.
Excessive digging, scratching, and vocalizing signal that something's wrong. We'll find out what that is.
Does your dog react negatively to other dogs, people, or situations? Patient rehabilitation is the key.
Pricing
Our Service Pricing
Self-Assessment
$149.95
This Self-Assessment will diagnose an extensive range of disorders you are experiencing with your dog. Follow-up options will be offered after the assessment in the event of a positive diagnosis.
Live Assessment
$495.95
This Live Assessment is completed live with an expert in extensive behavioral issues with your dog. Follow-up options are offered after the assessment in the event of a positive diagnosis.
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Schedule a follow up with a C-PTSD Expert.
Why Choose us
Patients Are Happy, With Proper Mental Support
Dog owners like you do their research - and we believe a well-informed client has the best chance of success with our services. Ultimately, people choose us because of our credentials and track record of success. We leave no stone unturned when it comes to treating canine behavioral issues:
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Highest Quality Service
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7-Days Including Holidays
Faq's
General frequently asked questions
The K9 PTSD Center has one mission in mind, to cure canines with C-PTSD I/II. Due to overwhelming demand for these services, we are pleased to announce we will be opening the center to ALL dogs, not only those that have served in military and law enforcement, for expert evaluation.
You have questions, we have answers! Here are some of the most common ones we hear. If you don't see what you're looking for, we strongly encourage you to drop us a line.
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Results widely vary based on the reasons for the dog's behavioral issues and on how long
they've been going on. Howevere, you should begin seeing initial results in just a few weeks.
YES, we do!
It is important to know that the in-house evaluation is a deep-dive into your dog's triggers
and behavioral problems. We test many options to determine the best set of practices to ensure
success when your dog returns home. Our expert team’s vast experience allows us to see things
about our charges that are oftentimes not considered by their human companions. Using a battery
of tests that are unavailable outside the facility provides insight into your dog’s psychology.
Upon completion of the 3-day evaluation, you will be given the results of our analysis and a plan
for your dog's arrival back home, where the healing process truly begins based on what
we've discovered. The evaluation is only the first step in the process; patiently carrying
out the approach we’ll outline for you is what will lead to results.
We have a 1:1 ratio of therapists to dogs. This allows us to fully focus on each dog's
psychological and physical needs.
An intake professional will handle all the arrangements with you to make your dog's visit a success.
A checklist will be provided. We understand that this temporary separation may be stressful for you and
we aim to alleviate that by providing clear steps.
Yes, you will receive daily updates! Each night, your dog's therapist will contact you with an
update on how your dog is doing, as well as provide any answers to any questions you might have.
You may opt to communicate with the therapist by phone or email, whichever is most convenient
and helpful for you.
Our secure environment is integral to the evaluations we are conducting, and visits to the facility
would be disruptive to the process. Rest assured that we do have many cameras throughout the center
for our constant monitoring. However, we do not allow public access to the video feeds to maintain
the integrity of our private facility.
Day One at the center begins with getting to know your dog and then conducting a full medical workup
in conjunction with the complete medical records you will have provided us in advance. This exam is
different from others your dog has experienced, as it will be approached from a behavioral perspective.
While there is no magic pill that can instantly and fully resolve the issues your dog is suffering from,
with in-depth knowledge of the condition, and patience and love, together we can greatly improve your
dog's quality of life and that of its human companions. You will soon see a noticeable difference
in your dog's behavior, comfort, and happiness.
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Healing Dakota, The Movie
Are you as excited about the Golden Globes and Oscars as we are? Well, while you wait to see whether Barbie beats out Killers of the Flower Moon, we invite you to check out our multi-award winning film, Healing Dakota. Yes, this heart-wrenching, heartwarming, inspiring documentary - the first ever film to focus on a dog's mental health-earned acclaim here and abroad as the winner of the 39th Boston Film Festival and the International Police Award in Italy. Said Producer James Lamonte, “So much work went into the making of this film, which is nothing compared to the amount of time, money, and energy that my team and I put into actually healing Dakota. I'm so pleased that these awards will bring more recognition to Canine PTSD I/II and the first of its kind research that we did to finally learn how it could be treated.”
Dakota was the first German Shepherd that James “Jim” Lamonte snatched from the jaws of death on the day he was to be put down because of behavioral issues. This beautiful animal had spent his life serving as a police dog, and one too many violent incidents caused him to be fearful and, in turn, aggressive - to protect himself, in his mind. Jim's growing love for Dakota led him to become obsessive with finding treatment for him, and when he saw that there was none, it led him down a path he never expected. Jim singlehandedly began extensively researching and studying everything he could about PTSD in humans and then created a treatment protocol specifically for what he by then knew was Dakota's PTSD. Today, Jim owns the K9 PTSD Center, which he created so that he could help all dogs suffering from Canine PTSD I/II.
We would also like to announce here that the K9 PTSD Center is now accepting dogs with all types of behavior disorders, whether that be separation anxiety or aggression, or anything in between. (Dogs who keep their neighbors up by barking all night, we're looking at you!). Jim accepts both inpatient and outpatient furry clients, and would be glad to give your dog the invaluable assessment he designed based on many years of hands-on research.
We are sure you're going to be moved by Healing Dakota and will want to do more for hero dogs, as well as stay abreast of new developments in their treatment. Follow us on all our social media for upcoming news. You won't want to miss our post on Dakota's Law, a bill that aims to provide a retirement fund for the loyal, brave dogs who serve alongside our Military and Police personnel.
Leave us a comment regarding what you thought of the film. How did it inspire you? Was there a moment that brought you to tears? Will it affect your relationship with your dog in some way? We'd love to hear from you. Also, we hope you'll share the movie with other dog lovers in your life.
Thank you for your support, and for taking the time to watch Healing Dakota.
Dakota's Law
Wound K-9 dogs to be treated as police officers when injured in the line of duty, qualify for retirement benefits at end of service life under two measures heard by Massachusetts lawmakers Monday
Healing Dakota Movie Released
We are happy to announce the award-winning movie (39th Boston Film Festival (Boston) International Police Awards (Italy) Healing Dakota was just released through a licensing/distribution deal with Amazon
Prime. See how it all began, and follow this heartwarming story of
healing and hope through the eyes of a K9 Hero who was set for
euthanasia. Learn how C-PTSD affects our K9 heroes and the journey of healing.
Thank you for being so supportive,
Team K9 Dakota
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