In 2005, Jackie Allenbrand founded P.H.A.R.M. Dog USA to help farmers with disabilities or illnesses. The program's name stands for "Pets Helping Agriculture in Rural Missouri," and in 2012, Allenbrand added "USA" to reflect its national reach.

"I started the program after hearing a farmer's story about his dog helping him manage cattle," Allenbrand said. "That inspired me to research ways trained dogs could assist farmers."

P.H.A.R.M. Dog USA focuses on training rescue, shelter, and donated dogs for two purposes: Border Collies for herding tasks and Labradors or Lab mixes for service skills.

For more information about P.H.A.R.M. Dog USA, visit www.pharmdog.org.