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Poorly Trained Service Dogs – The Impact on Trained Service Dog Teams

December 2, 2022 • By Hayley Gordon

This white paper examines the impact of poorly trained dogs in public places on task-trained service dogs. Canine Companions spearheaded the collection of data from service dog users whose dogs were trained by Assistance Dogs International (ADI)-accredited training programs.

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Wallis Annenberg PetSpace Leadership Institute Fellows Suggest Ways to Improve Selection and Performance of Working Dogs

May 13, 2021 • By Sandrine

Members of the Wallis Annenberg PetSpace Leadership Institute* published a paper this week entitled “Enhancing the Selection and Performance of Working Dogs”* in the international peer-reviewed journal, Frontiers in Veterinary Science.

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VA Study Shows Service Dogs help Veterans with PTSD

March 12, 2021 • By Sandrine

The results of an important research study completed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) shows significant benefits from service dogs for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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Purdue University – Can service dogs help children with autism?

September 18, 2019 • By Sandrine

As the number of children being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder continues to rise, so does the demand for a popular treatment – service dogs.

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