Veteran’s K9 Academy helps dogs and their people thrive

KENNESAW — After 22 years serving his country, Darrell Swanson now serves a different community — dogs.

Swanson joined the Air Force at age 17 and served for 22 years. After retiring, he began working with dogs to help him adjust to civilian life.

“I wanted to find something to pass time and keep my mind going,” Swanson said. He attended Jo-Thor’s Dog Trainers’ Academy in Alpharetta for six years. What started as volunteer work quickly became a full-time job…

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