All three of the facility dogs currently working at Nationwide Children’s were raised and trained by Canine Companions.
Laps for a Cause: MyRadar and Kyle Weatherman team up to support Canine Companions
March 22, 2024 •
Leading weather app debuts NASCAR partnership with Weatherman on National Puppy Day by
donating up to $10,000 to provide service dogs for individuals with disabilities. Read more!
Canine Companions Celebrates National Puppy Day All Week Long with Live Puppy Cam
March 6, 2024 •
Canine Companions invites you to join the celebration of National Puppy Day on March 23 with a week-long live puppy cam featuring seven-week-old future service dogs.
2023 Jack Warnock Award For Exceptional Volunteerism
February 7, 2024 •
Read about the winner of Canine Companions’ Jack Warnock volunteer award Jane Nagy and the other regional volunteer award winners.
Science and Research – The Impact of Service Dogs on Veterans Living With PTSD
February 1, 2024 •
Canine Companions partners with University of Arizona for a pivotal study on service dogs aiding veterans with PTSD, aiming to scientifically prove the benefits
CBS News Texas Following Puppy Lonestar
January 31, 2024 •
Canine Companions has partnered with CBS News Texas in Dallas-Fort Worth to follow one puppy’s two-year journey to become a service dog!
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.
In Honor of Apex
January 25, 2024 •
CARY, NC – Margot Bennett, a dedicated volunteer puppy raiser for Canine Companions, is setting up a fund in honor of her late service dog in training, Apex. Apex, a yellow lab golden cross, tragically passed away at only five months of age on November 22, 2023.
A Look at the Family-wide Benefits of Service Dogs in Autism Care
January 4, 2024 •
A new study found that service dog placements enhanced and increased social connections for the family of autistic children as a whole, and decreased experiences of judgement and stigma.
Canine Companions Attends Georgia Aquarium’s Gold Certification Ceremony
November 22, 2023 •
Canine Companions was invited to Atlanta, Georgia to help celebrate the Georgia Aquarium’s newest achievement as the first Gold Certified Organization, recognized by WheelChariot.