Exploring the world of service dog training at the Patriotic Service Dog Foundation. Since the 1970s founder Tom Tackett has matched service dogs with members of the US Armed Forces and first responders. Returning to civilian life can be a daunting task to those who serve our country, and service dogs provide companionship and peace to these brave men and women. Pistol and Striker are two of these remarkable dogs that gave their humans a new purpose.