Frank Cohen brings a unique combination of personal experience, professional expertise, and community leadership to psychiatric service dog advocacy.

As a Navy Hospital Corpsman veteran living with complex PTSD,  and traumatic brain injury, he understands firsthand the functional limitations these conditions create and the transformative potential of appropriate accommodation.

With over 40 years of experience training hunting dogs, Cohen has developed deep expertise in canine learning principles, behavior modification, and the precision required for reliable performance under challenging conditions. This extensive background in dog training provided crucial context when he pursued his own psychiatric service dog, helping him recognize the sophisticated differences between general dog training and specialized service dog work.

Since 2023, Cohen has been partnered with his psychiatric service dog Grace, whom he trained through the K9 Partners for Patriots program where he now serves on the Board of Directors.

His decades of training experience, combined with his personal transformation through service dog partnership, offers a rare perspective on both the science and practice of creating effective working relationships between humans and dogs.

As a data scientist with over 40 years of experience in statistical analysis and artificial intelligence applications, Cohen applies rigorous research methods to service dog advocacy.

His analytical background enables him to distinguish between anecdotal claims and measurable outcomes in a field where scientific validation continues to evolve.

Through his writing, speaking, and community involvement, Cohen bridges the gap between academic research and practical implementation, ensuring that service dog programs are grounded in solid data, proven training methodologies, and genuine understanding of both human needs and canine capabilities.