U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced the appointment of 17 members to the re-established Air Carrier Access Act Advisory Committee (ACAA Advisory Committee) including Canine Companions CEO Paige Mazzoni.
New Netflix documentary features Long Island service dog trainer Alex Hutchinson
August 30, 2024 •
A Long Island service-dog trainer is among the spotlighted humans in the new Netflix documentary “Inside the Mind of a Dog,” which premiered last Friday.
Unleash Justice: Put an End to Service Dog Scams
August 29, 2024 •
Unleash Justice: Put an End to Service Dog Scams. Sign the Canine Companions® Petition to Stop Service Dog Scams!
Canine Companions Welcomes New Board Member from Westhampton Beach
July 24, 2024 •
A Westhampton Beach resident was recently appointed as a new board member for the Northeast region of Canine Companions.
National Service Dog Month Proclamations – Recognizing the PROS
July 18, 2024 •
Canine Companions is asking for help spread the word about service dogs and engage in fun and educational activities. The organization is also getting recognition from state and local legislators!
Veterinarians Honor Canine Companions!
July 3, 2024 •
“The work of our local volunteer veterinarians is critical to our mission”.
Southwest Airlines and Canine Companions – Advocating for Change at 36,000 Feet
January 31, 2024 •
Canine Companions and Southwest Airlines are pioneering improvements in air travel for people with disabilities. The newly formed Customer Accessibility Advisory Committee (CAAC), including representatives from Canine Companions, aims to enhance the travel experience for those using assistive technologies and service dogs.
Recognizing National Service Dog Month Nationwide
August 31, 2023 •
Cities, counties and states are officially proclaiming September as National Service Dog Month, championing service dog rights. Read more!
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.
