The TADSAW INC mission is to provide for the training of a Medical Alert Service Dog, as designated by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990/2010 guidelines, for any wounded Veteran Service Member (Active Duty. Retired, Discharged) surviving with Military Induced Anxiety Depression Syndrome (MIADS), post traumatic stress disorder (ptsd), Military Sexual Trauma (MST) and/or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), in order to restore and improve the Veteran’s Quality of Life with a canine ‘Battle Buddy’, at NO CHARGE to the Veteran or the family. The ‘Elevator Speech” or short version of the TADSAW Mission Statement is to provide for the training of a Medical Alert Service Dog to improve a person’s Quality of Life and PREVENT SUICIDE!
So what does this refer to? TADSAW is most unique in that it is a Participant Trained Service Dog (PTSD) program – meaning the client is totally involved the training of their Medical Alert Service Dog for their diagnosed medical condition, where a Service Dog would be an appropriate and beneficial addition to improve the client’s quality of life. This is the reason TADSAW chose this training model in order for the client to learn how to train their initial Medical Alert Service Dog from start to finish – and successfully complete the TADSAW Public Access Temperament Test (PATT) under the supervision and guidance of the TADSAW Service Dog Trainer. And in time, the client would have the knowledge and skill to replace their Medical Alert Service Dog.
The ‘Special Sauce” for success is simple and no Secret. It’s the HUMAN Factor! We counted on ‘high school’ boys and girls to join the Military and in an 8 to 16+ week training program, taught them an occupation to protect and defend Our Nation from all enemies, which has lasted a lifetime. Now they are held captive by the horrific memories of war, and it is diagnosed and treated as a mental health issue NOT as an occupational hazard, which it should be. With the client involved in the role as assistant trainer, throughout the training of their Participant Trained Service Dog (PTSD) for approximately 20 to 25 weeks, the client attains the skills required to train their initial Service Dog and future replacement Service Dogs. What else can rebuild self-confidence, self-trust, and self-esteem in a person except for hard work?
TADSAW’s PTSD program works, as 30 Veterans have successfully self-trained their 2nd Service Dog (GEN-II – with minimal Trainer contact!), successfully completing the TADSAW PATT – to continue the mission their original TADSAW Service Dog started for healing, controlling the narrative and not being held hostage by the demons of their medical conditions. Also TADSAW has 2 Teams where clients have self-trained their 3rd Service Dog Team (GEN-III) and successfully completed the TADSAW PATT AGAIN! Remember NO other Service Dog organization has this statistic available! TADSAW Team TSD GEN-II & TSD GEN-III! This is the TADSAW GENERATIONAL Medical Alert Service Dog Team advantage!
And for the TADSAW Donors supporting the TADSAW programs, just look at the return on your investment and how it keeps providing a dividend long after and the Social Impact your investment continues to make for future families and communities.
This is what TADSAW and I call “Making a Difference”! THANK YOU!
Like Caryl Simon’s song and lyrics, “Nobody does it BETTER!! Makes me feel so sad for the rest. Nobody does it half as good as you. Baby you’re the Best!” Truthfully, this song sums it up for all of the TADSAW Medical Alert Service Dog Teams (you – your Battle Buddy and TRAINER). The TRIFECTA for success!
For the first time, TADSAW has released a song, “Independence Again.” Inspired by our Service Dog Program, the song reflects the journey of healing, partnership, and reclaiming freedom alongside a devoted service dog.
Want to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Birth of the United States? How about sponsoring TADSAW TSD1776 for your business or corporate donation? You will receive 250 TADSAW Challenge Coins – to give to friends, associates and clients celebrating this unique Service Dog Milestone!
Call Bart (210) 643-2901 for more details regarding the donation!
Many VA clinic personnel are denying assistance completing paperwork for Veterans making application to receive a Service Dog from an organization. The VA Policy 1134(2)B2016-11-28.PDF states their Service Dogs are not indicated in the treatment of mental health disorders. WRONG WRONG WRONG!
In 2016, Dr. David Shulkin, as Under Secretary of the Veterans Administration issued VA Policy 7717966 which stated Veterans with mental health issues are eligible to have a Service Dog for mobility assistance if the Veteran is unable to leave their home due to these mental health issues. Sounds like a typical government talk.
So if the VA does not believe these Service Dogs might reduce the suicide numbers, is the VA in fact endorsing additional Veteran suicides? That is the question!
The VA cannot deny you getting a service dog if they support the care of a service dog. If you continue to get push back from the VA please call Bart to help you navigate this support. Bart 210-643-2901
Thru August 17th 2026, TADSAW has accredited:
July 2010 thru August 17th 2026
TADSAW is the leader of Service Dog Providers in the area of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion or more accurate *Damnwell Earned It* striving to mirror the demographics of Our Military and Veteran population with disabilities (*See TADSAW Demographic Charts*). TADSAW Statistics thru July 31st 2026:
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Saturday, August 22nd 2026
A Monthly Tradition since 2013
Day of Remembrance for Our Veterans who are no longer with us. Check on those Veterans who might be in a “BADD” place!
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“Great organization. It’s hard work but worth everything. My dog gets me out. The program won’t fail you if your willing to put in the work.”
— Scott M & KC TSD0705
“The only thing harder than getting a new idea into the military mind is to get an old one out.“
B.H. Liddell Hart
