Cities, counties and states are officially proclaiming September as National Service Dog Month, championing service dog rights. Read more!
Recognizing National Service Dog Month Nationwide
August 31, 2023 •
Protecting Access and Inclusion for Service Dog Users
August 24, 2023 •
A new policy from Publix supermarkets ensures that only service animals are allowed into their stores, which is a big win for service dogs and their handlers.
Canine Companions is celebrating the pros
September 29, 2022 •
September is National Service Dog Month – a time to celebrate service dogs and the great work they do for people with disabilities. Canine Companions created the concept of service dogs nearly 50 years ago.
These States Are Raising a Paw for Service Dogs
September 1, 2022 •
September is National Service Dog Month, recognizing the hard work and life-changing impact service dogs have for their handlers.
Catch Canine Companions on National Geographic’s “The World According to Jeff Goldblum” on Disney+
October 26, 2021 •
Learn about Canine Companions service dogs that are featured on National Geographic’s “The World According to Jeff Goldblum” season 2 streaming on Disney+.
Take Action to Keep Service Dogs Safe
October 15, 2021 •
Canine Companions cares about service dogs and pets. Canine Companions is asking the community to amplify our voice by signing our petition supporting the Hot Cars Act
California Gov. Newsom Signs Bill to Combat Emotional Support Animal Fraud
September 23, 2021 •
SANTA ROSA, Calif. – Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed the first bill in the nation to crack down on fraudulent practices concerning emotional support animals, while protecting public access rights for people with legitimate service dogs such as guide dogs…
In COVID-19 Crisis, Rutgers Instructor Fights for People With Disabilities
January 29, 2021 •
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ Javier Robles, a teaching instructor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health in the School of Arts and Sciences, assembled a statewide panel of people with disabilities, relatives, caregivers and support professionals to fight for…