Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I apply for a Home Front K9?
A: Click HERE
Q: Can I volunteer for Home Front K9 Project?
A: Yes. Home Front K9 Holds events around the US and needs volunteers to help out. Send us an email and we will reach out with the details. rgraham@homefrontk9.org
Q: How can I support Home Front K9 Project?
A: Clink the link below or visit our Donate page for more info.
Q: Does Home Front K9 Project accept non-monetary donations?
A: Yes, we are always looking for other forms of donation like gear (vests, patches, leashes), kennels, approved dog foods, food bowls and even gas cards.
Q: Is my donation tax-deductible?
A: Yes, we are a fully functioning 501(c)(3), Non-Profit.
Q: How long does it take to train a Home Front K9?
A: Each K9 is different and requires different training methods that are specific to that K9. Home Front K9 Trainers spend a year to a year and a half with each K9.
Q: What is the difference between an Emotional Support Dog and a Service Dog?
A: https://www.ada.gov/regs2010/service_animal_qa.html
Service Dog: Under the ADA, a service animal is defined as a dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. The task(s) performed by the dog must be directly related to the person's disability.
Emotional Support Dogs provide comfort through their presence and are not trained to perform specific tasks like service dogs.
Q: What is a family home protection dog? Are they Safe around kids?
A: Family Home Protection Dogs are Home Front K9s most highly trained and stabilized dogs. HFK9s are specifically selected by temperament and stress inoculated to every environment. Our K9s are raised and socialized from a very young age to be gentle around children. These K9s are trained to be protective of their family. HFK9s trainers make sure that the K9 is socialized in public areas and will only defend when given a specific command. However, if there is a threat to any of the family members and the command is not able to be given, these K9s are taught to sense and identify the threat and will take acting in defending its family.
Q: What should I feed my dog?
A: Here is what we use. Puppies are on Kinetic Puppy food. Our adults are on Eagle Pack or Nutro
Q: How much exercise does my dog need?
A: Every K9 is different and required different amounts of exercise and mental stimulation. 30 mins of exercise running, jogging, or long walks along or other tasks that the HFK9 trainers give each handler.
Q: What is a healthy weight for my dog?
A: Size and Breed of the dog will dictate this answer. Feel free to contact us about your questions. rgraham@homefrontk9.org
Q: How much does a Home Front K9 Service Dog cost to train?
A: Each Home Front K9 cost between $15,000 and $25,000 depending on the type of training that is required.
Q: How much does and Emotional Support Dog cost?
A: HFK9 Emotional Support dogs cost anywhere between $3,000-$8,000. These K9s are bought by Home Front K9 Project and trained to be loyal to the handler and safe in public areas.
Q: Who is training the Home Front K9 Dogs?
A: Head over to the Home Front K9s page and scroll to the bottom!
Q: What breeds does Home Front K9 use?
A: Primarily we use German Shepherds, Dutch Shepherds and Belgium Malinois. We also use other protection breeds like Rottweilers. HFK9 is not opposed to using other breeds if requested. HFK9 will reach out to breeders that have K9s that meet the HFK9 stability and personality testing.
Q: Who does Home Front K9 support?
A: Home Front K9 Supports ALL Special Forces Operators.
Q: Where is Home Front K9 Based out of?
A: Home Font K9 is based out of Paisley FL at the Deep Woods Training Facility.
