Victory’s Service Dog Ranch is all about saving lives and providing second chances. For us this means being able to provide an affordable Service Dog training without having to sacrifice high quality training. As a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, we have worked hard to provide the best combination of in-depth, and in-person group training that our members deserve at low cost - thanks to the generous donations of others. All of our staff are volunteers who are passionate about our cause and helping those with disabilities.


Our Founder and current President Chris Affolter suffers from a multitude of war time disabilities from serving in the United State Marine Corps. One of the most prominent of these being PTSD. After realizing with his family that medication and therapy were not going to be enough, they sought out a different type of therapy. Chris met a sweet pup named Victory. She would not only become a member of the family; she would become Chris’ saving grace in a time of need. There was an immediate change in Chris’ behavior. What was seemingly endless nightmares were subdued by just the mere presence of Victory. In search of a place to get Victory trained as a Service Dog the Affolter’s found there was a huge need for affordable Service Dog training in the United States. Veterans and other disabled members of our communities are being overlooked due to lack of insurance, money, or lack of urgency with most Service Dog companies. Every day on average 22 Veterans commit suicide due to multiple reasons such as PTSD, failing to adjust back into society, and not being able to cope with their past service or current daily life. Not only do Service Dogs greatly help with these issues, they also assist in their handler’s ability to become more self-sufficient and confident, hence our slogan “From Paws to Purpose.” Service Dogs are not just part of your family, they improve the purpose and quality of life to those they serve. Victory’s Service Dog Ranch is here to make all this possible for anyone in any background, with any financial situation. With one of the most affordable

service dog training programs nationwide, we are making the dream of having the necessary help in someone’s life a reality. Across the United States people are waiting years just to be told that they do not qualify for a Service Dog. We believe that everyone deserves a chance. Our main mission is to support Veterans, First Responder’s, and disabled youth and others that are disabled in the communities we serve across the nation. Victory’s Service Dog Ranch is more than just providing a Service Dog, it is about providing a supportive community for those desperately in need of one. The majority of Service Dog companies train your dog without you there and then release you to fend for yourself. Victory’s Service Dog Ranch is about bonding the handler with their Service Dog and creating a community of people to support you before, during, and after training classes. Our commitment to you is lifelong.