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Since 2020, the Chargers have partnered with Lazy Dog Restaurants and local nonprofits to feature a dog in-training to become a service animal. Each season, The Chargers Pup program follows a dog on their journey to finding a forever home with a person with disabilities. This program also highlights the importance of service animals and the agency they bring to their human companions in our community. Whether it be in a police station as a facility dog, or a military veteran who receives a Chargers Pup, these animals are changing lives for the better.

Be sure to follow our Chargers Pup's journey on Instagram! @ChargersPup

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Introducing the Newest Chargers Service Dog, River

The Chargers visited California Medical Facility to observe Chargers Pup, River, in training and meet with prison administration and Paws for Life K9 Rescue dog trainers. Beginning in 2020, the Chargers Pup program has followed a service animal in training to highlight the importance of these dogs for people with disabilities. River is specifically being trained to become a service animal for a military Veteran with PTSD and will be the face of the team's animal welfare work this season.

Meet our roster of current and former Chargers Pups!

River, Paws for Life K9 Rescue, Graduating in 2023

The Los Angeles Chargers service dog, Angellica, is photographed on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at Hoag Performance Center in Costa Mesa, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers play the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 24 - LV 17]
The Los Angeles Chargers hold their annual Trick-or-Treat Trail Halloween event with families from the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at Hoag Performance Center in Costa Mesa, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers visit the Paws For Life prison training center on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at California Medical Facility in Vacaville, CA.

Brisket, Canine Companions, Graduating Class of 2022

The Los Angeles Chargers service dog, Brisket, is photographed on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Hoag Performance Center in Costa Mesa, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at Jack Hammett Sports Complex in Costa Mesa, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers host the Battle of the G.O.A.T.S celebrity flag football game on Monday, December 19, 2022 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: TEAM LT 48- TEAM GATES 46]
The Los Angeles Chargers service dog, Brisket, is turned in for his next round of training on Friday, February 10, 2023 at Canine Companions in Oceanside, CA.

Bolt, Canine Companions, Graduating Class of 2021

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The Los Angeles Chargers service dog, Bolt, matriculates on Friday, November 12, 2021 at Canine Companions in Oceanside, CA.
Bolt the Dog visits Derwin James and Drue Tranquill on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Hoag Performance Center in Costa Mesa, CA.
About Lazy Dog Restaurants

About Lazy Dog Restaurants

Lazy Dog Restaurants serves a seasonally inspired menu of handmade artisanal food and drink. Inspired by the lifestyle of the Rocky Mountains, where Founder Chris Simms spent his summers, Lazy Dog restaurants offer small-town hospitality and the ideal environment for a quick weeknight dinner with family, a relaxing meal with old friends or a big night out. Guests can continue the experience at home through made-in-house TV dinners, packaged craft beers to go and Lazy Dog Beer Club, a quarterly subscription program that features small batch beers from craft brewers and provides exclusive merchandise and in-restaurant benefits. The restaurants are open for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch with a bar that includes handcrafted cocktails and a wide selection of craft beers at a compelling value. Lazy Dog has locations in eight states—California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, Virginia, Florida and Texas.

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Introducing River, the newest Chargers Pup in partnership with Paws for Life K9 Rescue

The Chargers visited California Medical Facility to observe Chargers Pup, River, in training and meet with prison administration and Paws for Life K9 Rescue dog trainers. Beginning in 2020, the Chargers Pup program has followed a service animal in training to highlight the importance of these dogs for people with disabilities. River is specifically being trained to become a service animal for a military Veteran with PTSD and will be the face of the team's animal welfare work this season.

Introducing the Newest Chargers Service Dog, River

The Chargers visited California Medical Facility to observe Chargers Pup, River, in training and meet with prison administration and Paws for Life K9 Rescue dog trainers. Beginning in 2020, the Chargers Pup program has followed a service animal in training to highlight the importance of these dogs for people with disabilities. River is specifically being trained to become a service animal for a military Veteran with PTSD and will be the face of the team's animal welfare work this season.

Chargers Pup Brisket Graduates!

The official Chargers Pup, Brisket, reached a major milestone in his journey to become a service animal and graduated from puppy training. For the next five to nine months, Brisket will go through a final round of professional training at a regional training center with nonprofit, Canine Companions, with the goal of officially becoming a service animal for a person with disabilities.

Meet Our New Charger Dog, Brisket

Meet Brisket! Brisket is the newest member of the Bolt fam and is the new official Charger dog! Presented by Lazy Dog.

Chargers Puppy Bolt to Become a Service Dog

The Chargers' very own Bolt begins his journey in training to become a service dog through the partnership with the Canine Companions, an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of disabled people. Sponsored by Lazy Dog.

Bolt Visits Training Camp 🐶

Our first ever service pup made some new friends at camp! Click here to learn more about Bolt and his journey to becoming a service dog.