Dog training, safety, client communication, owner coaching, and documented standards.
A nonprofit creating careers for veterans and military spousesBeginning in Kansas. Growing with purpose.316-854-1786
Operation New LeashTrain the dog. Equip the veteran.Give someone a career worth building
Your donation helps create the next mission.
Operation New Leash prepares veterans and military spouses to become professional dog trainers and hires approved graduates as ONL employees. Your support helps turn education into equipment, onboarding, paid work, mentorship, and long-term professional growth.
One-time giftsMonthly givingSecure Zeffy form
Where support goes
From candidate to ONL employee
Donations help fund the complete pathway into meaningful employment—not only a training course.
ONL systems, technology, scheduling, documentation, teamwork, customer service, and supervised practice.
Training tools, safe transportation and care setup, uniforms, materials, and local outreach.
Mentorship, continuing education, quality accountability, peer connection, and national resources.
Make your impact
Choose one-time or monthly support
The current planning estimate is $15,605.66 for one candidate's professional training, equipment, onboarding, and first-year program support. Every gift helps prove the Kansas employee model and strengthen the pathway future veterans and military spouses will use.
$20 a monthWhen 66 people commit, their combined annual support can cover this current training-and-onboarding estimate for one new ONL employee.
Operation New Leash is a nonprofit organization. Keep your Zeffy receipt for your records.
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Build the mission in the way that fits you
Large veteran nonprofits make it easy for supporters to act in different ways. ONL is building the same welcoming path at a responsible early-stage scale.