Phantom was born December 7, 2019.  His breeders felt a calling to donate a German Shepherd from their litter to Warrior Freedom Service Dogs located in Flinstone, GA.  Warrior Freedom Service Dogs assist combat wounded veterans that suffer from TBI and PTSD.  For more information about Warrior Freedom Service Dogs visit: warriorfreedom.org

Phantom passed the 24-page initial evaluation at 6 weeks old.  He immediately was placed into service dog training.  Phantom chose CMSgt (ret) Eric Dudash in February 2020.  They worked together for 9 months at Warrior Freedom Service Dogs until their final test.  Phantom holds 4 certifications and provides 9 service tasks.  They are battle buddies to each other and are a certified team.  

Phantom is skilled with helping Chief Dudash in many ways.  He helps with nightmares by scent, anxiety by scent, tactile stimulation during ‘lost’ episodes, covering the ‘six’, and many more service tasks that aid Chief with day-to-day tasks.

He enjoys helping the community in many ways.  Whether its visiting classrooms in the area to educate students or traveling with Chief to help fellow Veterans with their challenges, they are together all the time.

When Phantom is not working, he enjoys running around on the farm, retrieving his favorite ball, taking naps with his woobie, and swimming in any pond he finds:).

Alabama VFW Military Order of Cootie pup tent founding member.