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EPISODE · Aug 5, 2026 · 23 MIN

Operation K9 Beethoven (Why Get A Service Dog) With Brian Reyngoudt

from Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast 2.0 · host Richard Kaufman

🐾 They Rescue Dogs. They Save Heroes. | Brian Reyngoudt | Operation K9 BeethovenWhat happens when you rescue a dog… and that dog rescues a veteran right back?In this unforgettable episode of the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, Richard Kaufman sits down with Brian Reyngoudt, Co-Founder and Vice President of Operation K9 Beethoven, a nonprofit on a mission to restore hope to veterans and first responders living with PTSD, depression, anxiety, and the invisible wounds of service. Brian’s passion for serving the military community was inspired in part by his father, a three-time Purple Heart recipient, and has become a lifelong mission of helping veterans “one paw at a time.” Operation K9 Beethoven doesn’t just train service dogs, they rescue dogs from shelters and pair them with veterans at no cost, creating life-changing partnerships that give both the veteran and the dog a second chance. Every service dog is matched, trained, and sent home with everything needed to succeed, from a service vest to food, bedding, toys, and more. The organization also brings comfort into veterans’ homes, hospitals, schools, and rehabilitation centers through its therapy dog program. During this powerful conversation, Brian shares:🐕 Why a service dog can be life-changing for someone living with PTSD.🇺🇸 The inspiring story behind Operation K9 Beethoven.❤️ How rescued shelter dogs become highly trained psychiatric service dogs.💪 Why purpose, compassion, and community are essential to healing.🌎 How every listener can help save both veterans and rescue dogs.This episode is a moving reminder that healing doesn’t always come through words. Sometimes, it arrives with four paws, unconditional love, and a wagging tail.🎙️ If you believe no veteran should fight their battles alone, this is an episode you cannot afford to miss.👉 Subscribe to the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, share this episode with someone who needs hope, and visit Operation K9 Beethoven to learn how you can donate, volunteer, sponsor a service dog, or apply for assistance. Together, we can continue helping our heroes, one paw at a time.#ServiceDogs#VeteranSupport#PTSDAwareness

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