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A New Leash on Life: The K9s for Warriors Story

The documentary features the impact of service-dog agency K9s For Warriors on the lives of three American veterans struggling with trauma. Founded by Shari Duval and her son Brett Simon, who served two tours in Iraq, K9s For Warriors matches veterans Adam, Shilo and Louis with companion dogs. Each learns to manage issues such as flashbacks, hypervigilance and invisible psychological damage.

NEW LEASH ON LIFE, A: THE K9s FOR WARRIORS STORY

56m 58s

The documentary features the impact of service-dog agency K9s For Warriors on the lives of three American veterans struggling with trauma. Founded by Shari Duval and her son Brett Simon, who served two tours in Iraq, K9s For Warriors matches veterans Adam, Shilo and Louis with companion dogs. Each learns to manage issues such as flashbacks, hypervigilance and invisible psychological damage.

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    NEW LEASH ON LIFE, A: THE K9s FOR WARRIORS STORY

    56m 58s

    The documentary features the impact of service-dog agency K9s For Warriors on the lives of three American veterans struggling with trauma. Founded by Shari Duval and her son Brett Simon, who served two tours in Iraq, K9s For Warriors matches veterans Adam, Shilo and Louis with companion dogs. Each learns to manage issues such as flashbacks, hypervigilance and invisible psychological damage.

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