Leashes of Valor

What Leashes of Valor does

Leashes of Valor is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2017 and headquartered at 8407 Old Plank Road in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It is led by its founder, a combat-wounded veteran, and operates with a 1-10 person team. The organization's single core offering is the Service Dog Program, which pairs trained service dogs with wounded and disabled post-9/11 veterans at no cost to the recipient. The dogs are sourced from animal shelters and rescue groups whenever feasible, and are trained to mitigate symptoms of PTSD, traumatic brain injury, anxiety, panic attacks, and night terrors, while also supporting mobility and independence. The mission is communicated through a 'Warrior Stories' content platform featuring documented veteran-dog pairings such as Tammie & Flint, Tim & Oliver, and Alan & McGee.

The underlying 'technology' is the service dog training and pairing workflow, supported by a volunteer Foster Dog Program in which community members host dogs-in-training and by Pop-Up Dog Training Sessions, a public-facing 15-minute one-on-one consult service delivered by expert trainers for $25 per session. The organization does not maintain a software platform, mobile application, or API; there is no proprietary technology stack beyond the training methodology and the foster pipeline.

The business model is donation-driven, with no fee charged to veteran recipients. Revenue streams include individual and corporate financial donations, event sponsorships (e.g., Calypso Kennels as presenting sponsor of the inaugural 9 Wine & Dine, Miller Electric for the 3rd Annual Charity Cornhole, Capital One and Pohanka Honda for golf and community events), event ticket sales ($75 per person), and merchandise sales (Freedom Line apparel, hoodies, hats, tumblers) through the shop.leashesofvalor.org e-commerce storefront. Go-to-market is community-led, relying on social media, an email newsletter, recurring fundraising events, and direct veteran application engagement rather than paid acquisition.

Name

Leashes of Valor

Legal name

Leashes of Valor

Website

https://leashesofvalor.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Leashes of Valor is a Fredericksburg, Virginia-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2017 that trains and provides service dogs at no cost to wounded and disabled post-9/11 veterans, sourcing dogs from shelters and supporting recipients with PTSD, TBI, and related conditions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veteran Disability Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (541940), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterinary Charity Clinics & Medical Aid (BPAGAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Animal Welfare & Advocacy Organizations (AFAEALAC)

Keywords

• Veteran service dogs
• Service dog training
• Nonprofit veteran services
• PTSD service dogs
• Rescue dog training

Headquarters

HQ city

Fredericksburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Primary revenue stream through financial donations from individuals, corporations, and charitable foundations supporting veteran service dog programs
2. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including t-shirts, hoodies, hats, and tumblers through the organization's online shop
3. Event Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorship packages for fundraising events such as golf tournaments, wine and dine events, and cornhole tournaments. Sponsorships begin at $2,500
4. Event Ticket Sales: Ticket sales for fundraising events such as the 9 Wine & Dine evening portion priced at $75 per person

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Leashes of Valor is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides trained psychiatric service dogs at no cost to wounded and disabled post-9/11 veterans. The organization sources dogs from animal shelters and rescue groups whenever possible, trains them to assist with symptoms of PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury, anxiety, and mobility issues, and pairs them with eligible veterans through a direct application process.

Product overview

Leashes of Valor is a nonprofit organization founded in 2017 by a combat-wounded veteran that operates as a single, unified service offering: providing trained service dogs at no cost to wounded and disabled post-9/11 veterans. The core product is the Service Dog Program, which pairs veterans with service dogs to assist with PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury symptoms. Supporting the mission, the organization runs a Warrior Stories platform documenting veteran-dog pairings, a Foster Dog Program for volunteer dog hosting, and Pop-Up Dog Training Sessions as a public-facing service. The ancillary Threads of LOV merchandise line (Freedom Line apparel, embroidered hoodies, hats, tumblers) and event-based fundraising programs like the 9 Wine & Dine complement the mission. The organization sources dogs from animal shelters and rescue groups, improving the lives of both veterans and dogs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Calypso KennelsflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 August 2026Presenting sponsor for the inaugural 9 Wine & Dine event on August 20, 2026 at Fredericksburg Country Club. The event combines a 9-hole ProAm with an evening experience including mission presentation, warrior testimonial, premium dining, open bar, and puppy meet-and-greets.
• Miller ElectriccoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for the 3rd Annual Charity Cornhole Tournament scheduled for October 2026. Miller Electric has been a recurring sponsor for cornhole tournaments.
• Capital OnecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPreviously hosted Capital One Cyber Charity Golf Tournament in April 2026 and Happy Hour events. Capital One Salute program supported organization events.
• Pohanka HondacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHosted Drive for LOV events at Pohanka Honda of Fredericksburg and Pohanka Honda locations. Multiple vehicle dealership partnerships for community outreach events.
• Burn NationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration for Burn Nation X Leashes of Valor event in June 2024. Partnership focused on veteran community events.
• Brotherhood on WheelscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRecurring partner for Poker Run events and motorcycle community engagement. Multiple joint events hosted at Battlefield Country Store.
• Honor BrewingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHosted Puppies & Beers at Honor Brewing event, combining craft brewery community with veteran service dog awareness.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Pets for Vets: Nonprofit that rescues shelter dogs and trains them as companion/service animals for U.S. military veterans. Closely mirrors LOV's 'rescue dog + veteran' dual-mission positioning.
• K9s For Warriors: The largest U.S. nonprofit providing trained service dogs to post-9/11 veterans with PTSD/TBI. Directly comparable mission, customer segment, and free-of-charge delivery model to Leashes of Valor.
• ECAD (Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities): Nonprofit that trains service dogs for veterans and people with physical disabilities. Directly comparable training-of-service-dogs nonprofit model with similar beneficiary overlap.
• Warrior Canine Connection: Nonprofit that trains and places service dogs with wounded warriors, and uses a veteran-focused dog training model. Directly comparable beneficiary population and free-to-veteran delivery.
• America's VetDogs: Affiliated with Guide Dogs for the Blind, provides trained service dogs free of charge to disabled U.S. veterans including those with PTSD. Direct overlap in mission, beneficiary type, and nonprofit delivery model.
• Semper K9: Virginia-based nonprofit providing trained service dogs to wounded warriors and veterans with PTSD/TBI. Closely comparable regional peer serving the same Virginia military community.
• Patriot Service Dogs: Nonprofit that trains and places service dogs with disabled veterans at no cost. Directly comparable service offering and beneficiary segment to Leashes of Valor.
• Service Dogs for America: Nonprofit providing trained service dogs to veterans and others with disabilities, including PTSD-related needs. Comparable training-and-placement nonprofit model.

Broad incumbents

• Canine Companions for Independence: Large, established nonprofit providing trained service dogs free of charge to people with disabilities (including veterans). Broader scope than LOV but the most operationally mature peer in the space.
• Paws With A Cause: Established national nonprofit training service dogs for people with disabilities, including veterans with PTSD. Larger and more diversified than LOV, with overlapping mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/leashesofvalor
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/leashesofvalor
• Facebookfacebook.com/LeashesofValor
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/leashes-of-valor
• Instagraminstagram.com/leashesofvalor

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