GIVING BACK
THE FREEDOM
THEY FOUGHT FOR
MIDWEST BATTLE BUDDIES
About US
MIDWEST BATTLE BUDDIES
SERVING VETERANS, SERVING OUR COMMUNITY
OUR STORY
HOW MIDWEST BATTLE BUDDIES BEGAN
Hello, I am Chip Neumann. I come from a suburban middle class family, most of who served in the military. I did not serve myself, but in 2015 my partner in a dog training business came to me with the issue of Veterans coming to him with a need for service dog training. We found a lack of community help for the veterans, especially those with PTSD. Midwest Battle Buddies was born.
In 2016 after 36 years of service to a company I had devoted my life to, they decided our division would be shut down. I decided at that point I no longer was going to serve a corporate entity, but would devote myself to something that made a difference. I took a draw from my pension and decided to commit myself 100% to Midwest Battle Buddies.
I live In Rose Hill, Kansas with my wife Robin and our two dogs, Bubba and Nova. I have two grown daughters, Jessica and Jennifer and two grandsons, Tyson and Jaxon.
CHIP NEUMANN
President
OUR STORY
HOW MIDWEST BATTLE BUDDIES BEGAN
Hello, I am Chip Neumann. I come from a suburban middle class family, most of who served in the military. I did not serve myself, but in 2015 my partner in a dog training business came to me with the issue of Veterans coming to him with a need for service dog training. We found a lack of community help for the veterans, especially those with PTSD. Midwest Battle Buddies was born.
In 2016 after 36 years of service to a company I had devoted my life to, they decided our division would be shut down. I decided at that point I no longer was going to serve a corporate entity, but would devote myself to something that made a difference. I took a draw from my pension and decided to commit myself 100% to Midwest Battle Buddies.
I live In Rose Hill, Kansas with my wife Robin and our two dogs, Bubba and Nova. I have two grown daughters, Jessica and Jennifer and two grandsons, Tyson and Jaxon.
CHIP NEUMANN
President
OUR VALUES
- Providing high-quality service dogs, including proper care, feeding, training, and housing.
- Guaranteeing impeccable stewardship of all financial and capital assets.
- Modeling unwavering ethical standards.
OUR VISION
To be the premier provider and trainer of service dogs for veterans in South Central Kansas.
our mission
To improve the health and well-being of veterans with PTS, TBI, and other disabilities by providing and training service dogs at no cost to the veteran.
OUR VALUES
- Providing high-quality service dogs, including proper care, feeding, training, and housing.
- Guaranteeing impeccable stewardship of all financial and capital assets.
- Modeling unwavering ethical standards.
OUR VISION
To be the premier provider and trainer of service dogs for veterans in South Central Kansas.
our mission
To improve the health and well-being of veterans with PTS, TBI, and other disabilities by providing and training service dogs at no cost to the veteran.
OUR TEAM
MEET OUR LEADERSHIP
THE MEN AND WOMEN OF MIDWEST BATTLE BUDDIES' BOARD ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT OUR MISSION.
CHIP NEUMANN
PRESIDENT
ANGIE POTTER
SECRETARY
MICHELLE WATSON
BOARD MEMBER
MIKE KING
BOARD MEMBER
AMBROSE HILL
BOARD MEMBER
TOM SANDERS
BOARD CHAIR
CINDY MILES
TREASURER
JEFF SCHNELL
BOARD MEMBER
KEN BOWER
BOARD MEMBER
DARCY BUEHLER
BOARD MEMBER
OUR TEAM
MEET OUR TRAINERS
MIDWEST BATTLE BUDDIES WORKS PRIMARILY WITH HANDS FULL DOG TRAINING
Kathrine Christ founded Hands Full Dog Training in 2015 and has nurtured its growth to be one of the top dog training schools in Wichita. Despite a move to Texas in 2020, Kathrine remains actively involved in both Hands Full and Midwest Battle Buddies.
As a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant through the IAABC and a graduate of the elite Academy for Dog Trainers, she continues to oversee all curricula and behavior programs and serve as a mentor for her Kansas trainers.
Coming from a military family, Kathrine chose to apply for lead trainer for Midwest Battle Buddies as a way to give back to the community she was raised in as well as to make a difference in the lives of dedicated teams she serves.
Hands Full Dog Training, LLC specializes in helping companion dogs and their owners live happily together by resolving both obedience struggles and serious behavior issues. She and her trainers hold several sessions a week for the Midwest Battle Buddies teams, covering topics such as basic and advanced obedience, task training the behaviors each dog will use to help their handler, and learning to successfully navigate the challenges of public access work.
KATHRINE CHRIST, CDBC
Lead Trainer
MIDWEST BATTLE BUDDIES WORKS PRIMARILY WITH HANDS FULL DOG TRAINING
Kathrine Christ founded Hands Full Dog Training in 2015 and has nurtured its growth to be one of the top dog training schools in Wichita. Despite a move to Texas in 2020, Kathrine remains actively involved in both Hands Full and Midwest Battle Buddies.
As a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant through the IAABC and a graduate of the elite Academy for Dog Trainers, she continues to oversee all curricula and behavior programs and serve as a mentor for her Kansas trainers.
Coming from a military family, Kathrine chose to apply for lead trainer for Midwest Battle Buddies as a way to give back to the community she was raised in as well as to make a difference in the lives of dedicated teams she serves.
Hands Full Dog Training, LLC specializes in helping companion dogs and their owners live happily together by resolving both obedience struggles and serious behavior issues. She and her trainers hold several sessions a week for the Midwest Battle Buddies teams, covering topics such as basic and advanced obedience, task training the behaviors each dog will use to help their handler, and learning to successfully navigate the challenges of public access work.
KATHRINE CHRIST, CDBC
Lead Trainer
MIDWEST BATTLE BUDDIES ALSO PARTNERS WITH Aggie Guide-Dogs and Service-Dogs (AGS)
Aggie Guide-Dogs and Service-Dogs (AGS) is a student-run organization at Texas A&M University.
Their mission is to educate about, fundraise for, promote the training and use of service dogs, and to increase awareness about how these animals help the individuals with disabilities.
We partner with AGS for first-year training in cases where puppy care and training may be too much for our intended recipient. AGS will complete the first year of training, and when the dog graduates, they come to Wichita to finish training with their veteran and Hands Full Dog Training.
MIDWEST BATTLE BUDDIES ALSO PARTNERS WITH Aggie Guide-Dogs and Service-Dogs (AGS)
Aggie Guide-Dogs and Service-Dogs (AGS) is a student-run organization at Texas A&M University.
Their mission is to educate about, fundraise for, promote the training and use of service dogs, and to increase awareness about how these animals help the individuals with disabilities.
We partner with AGS for first-year training in cases where puppy care and training may be too much for our intended recipient. AGS will complete the first year of training, and when the dog graduates, they come to Wichita to finish training with their veteran and Hands Full Dog Training.
MIDWEST BATTLE BUDDIES ALSO WORKS WITH Family DOG TRAINING & BEHAVIORAL CENTER
Founded by Janice Ronald, certified evaluator for Therapy Dogs International and former veterinary technician, Family Dog Training is now owned and operated by Kelly Spencer, CPDT-KA.
Kelly is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed through the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers, an IAABC Supporting member, a certified Evaluator for Therapy Dogs International (TDI) and AKC’s Canine Good Citizen Test (CGC) and a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT). In her previous life, before dogs, Kelly also obtained an Associates Degree in Early Childhood and a Bachelors Degree in Business.
In addition to therapy dog training, Family Dog Training offers puppy and obedience training, as well as specialized training classes for agility, tricks, and behavioral issues.
MIDWEST BATTLE BUDDIES ALSO WORKS WITH Family DOG TRAINING & BEHAVIORAL CENTER
Founded by Janice Ronald, certified evaluator for Therapy Dogs International and former veterinary technician, Family Dog Training is now owned and operated by Kelly Spencer, CPDT-KA.
Kelly is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed through the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers, an IAABC Supporting member, a certified Evaluator for Therapy Dogs International (TDI) and AKC’s Canine Good Citizen Test (CGC) and a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT). In her previous life, before dogs, Kelly also obtained an Associates Degree in Early Childhood and a Bachelors Degree in Business.
In addition to therapy dog training, Family Dog Training offers puppy and obedience training, as well as specialized training classes for agility, tricks, and behavioral issues.
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VOLUNTEERS
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THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS!
Volunteers are the heart of any charitable organization, and Midwest Battle Buddies is no exception. We appreciate all your hard work!
Do you love dogs, and care about veterans? Consider volunteering with us!
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V
VOLUNTEERS
MAKE IT
POSSIBLE
our TEAM
THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS!
Volunteers are the heart of any charitable organization, and Midwest Battle Buddies is no exception. We appreciate all your hard work!
Do you love dogs, and care about veterans? Consider volunteering with us!
Click the button below for more information.
GIVING BACK
THE FREEDOM
THEY FOUGHT FOR
MIDWEST BATTLE BUDDIES
Midwest Battle Buddies
PO Box 43
Rose Hill, KS 67133
Midwest Battle Buddies
PO Box 43
Rose Hill, KS 67133