Healing Dakota – Giving Back to Our Working Dogs

In this powerful episode, host Chris and Scott talk with James LaMonte, founder of the K9 PTSD Research Center in Massachusetts, to explore the hidden emotional wounds carried by our nation’s working dogs. From police and military K9s to service animals who’ve seen the worst of humanity, James shares how his nonprofit helps these four-legged heroes heal from trauma — and why it’s time to recognize canine PTSD as a serious issue.

You’ll hear the heartfelt story behind the award-winning documentary Healing Dakota, the creation of the Massachusetts K9 Heroes specialty license plate, and new efforts like Dakota’s Law, which seeks to provide lifelong care for retired working dogs.

Join us for an honest, hopeful conversation about loyalty, recovery, and what it really means to stand by those who once stood guard for us.

Topics include:
🐾 The emotional cost of service for working dogs
🎥 The making and impact of Healing Dakota
🚓 How Massachusetts’ new K9 Heroes license plate honors canine officers
❤️ Rehabilitation, advocacy, and what’s next for K9 PTSD awareness