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Help pair an exceptional dog and a person with a disability for a life of greater independence.
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SUPPORT
Your Support Transforms Lives
Your gift helps provide a highly trained service dog to a child, adult or veteran with a disability. Every dollar raised helps to open doors, turn on lights, retrieve dropped items and much more.
$25
provides a vest for a working service dog
$50
provides a month of care and feeding for one dog in professional training
$100
provides a wellness checkup to keep a dog healthy
Other Amount
Support us with an amount of your choice
Tug
Grab an item while walking backwards to pull it
Light/Switch
Turn a light on with nose or off with paw
What?
Lead the handler to the source of a sound
Get
Retrieve an item and hold it until commanded
Hold
Hold and carry an item in the mouth until commanded
Up
Put two front feet up to deliver an item
TRAINING
Jobs That Give Independence
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, Canine Companions service dogs are there for their human partners with disabilities. Expertly trained to perform over 45 commands these dogs help children, veterans and adults with disabilities open doors, pick up dropped items and much more.
Thanks to donors like you, each life-changing dog is provided free of charge to recipients.
PERFECT MATCH
Meet The Puppies
These Canine Companions puppies are learning the basic commands that will help prepare them for the professional training that comes with being a service dog. Follow their adventures on the Canine Companions blog.
IMPACT
The Power of Independence
Canine Companions is the most highly acclaimed and accredited service dog organization in the United States.
Our unique and proven team training sets us apart by ensuring the match between dog and human is powerful and lasting.
97%
of hearing dog recipients report increased feeling of safety or peace of mind.
98%
of facility dog recipients report increased willingness in clients to participate in activities.
95%
of service dogs for children recipients report increased well-being.
PARTICIPATE
How to Get Involved
Here are some other ways that you can help pair an exceptional dog and a person with a disability for a life of greater independence.
Raise a Puppy
Volunteer puppy raisers provide Canine Companions puppies a safe home, take them to obedience classes, provide a healthy diet, provide socialization opportunities and give lots of love.
DogFest
Grab a leash and get ready for a tail waggin’ good time! Learn how to get involved with our signature national event, DogFest held around the country.
PARTNERS
Partners That Give Independence
We are grateful for the committed partners working with us to drive independence and helping to pair exceptional dogs with children, adults and veterans with disabilities.
Help pair an exceptional dog and a person with a disability for a life of greater independence.