Shielded Voices: Part 1: Janeen Baggette - K9's for Freedom and Independence #016

In Janeen Baggette’s first episode on Shielded Voices, we dive into her remarkable career as a retired law enforcement officer and expert K9 handler with over 27 years of experience. She shares her journey from working in detection K9 training—spanning search and rescue, cadaver detection, narcotics, explosives, and forensic evidence recovery—to founding K9’s For Freedom & Independence, a non-profit dedicated to training service and critical incident response dogs. Janeen also discusses her extensive work with PTSD service dogs, helping first responders and veterans regain independence through highly trained K9 partners. With powerful insights into the impact of working dogs on mental health and resilience, this episode explores service, sacrifice, and the healing power of man’s best friend.K9's For Freedom and Independence