Having three LCC trainers plus Marie and Joanna Comfort Dogs-in-Training at the meeting to interact with the 10 regional dog teams was fantastic. In addition to the 10 Southwest teams, 2 Oklahoma teams in-waiting and 1 in the exploratory stage joined together at St. Paul Lutheran in Fort Worth, Texas. We enjoyed lots of training, great times of networking, sharing, good food, and fun! Jan Russell, from Bethany in Austin, provided instructions for her button bandana design and kits for each dog.

LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs and teams in attendance:

Abner & Martha (Bethany – Austin, Texas)
Damaris (Memorial – Katy, Texas)
Elijah (Our Redeemer – Wichita Falls, Texas)
Gabriel (Messiah – Houston, Texas)
Joy (Gloria Dei – Houston, Texas)
Pax & Phoebe (St. Paul – Fort Worth, Texas)
Rufus (St. Mark – Edmond, Oklahoma)
Triton (Messiah – Plano, Texas)

Miriam Comfort Dog in-Training visited the Deerfield (Illinois) Police Department to thank dispatchers and officers for the work they do to keep the community safe.

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." Matthew 5:9

If you would like more information about being an apprentice trainer, CLICK HERE to view "LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Apprentice Trainer Information"

For more information or to volunteer as an apprentice trainer, please email Anastasia dt@lutheranchurchcharities.org or Megan mglowacz@LutheranChurchCharities.org