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Texas A&M Supports Prison Puppy Raising Program
May 4, 2021 •
In Texas, college students and inmates of a local prison work together to train future Canine Companions service dogs.
Leading Life with Greater Independence
May 4, 2021 •
Born and raised in Delaware, Emmanuel is living his dream life despite the pandemic. Read how Canine Companions has helped.
April 2021 eNews
April 17, 2021 •
We are pleased to honor our 20th Jack Warnock Award winner, volunteer Chris Newbern of Conroe, Texas
Canine Companions Facility Dog Joins Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital
April 2, 2021 •
Motivation and support can come in many forms, including a cold nose and warm heart, as John Hopkins All Children’s Hospital welcomed a Canine Companions for Independence facility dog to their team.
Brea an expertly trained 2-year-old dog provides comfort and support and serves as a friendly distraction for children during procedures and throughout their hospitalization.
CEO Paige Mazzoni on Faithful Friends Podcast
March 30, 2021 •
CEO Paige Mazzoni talks Canine Companions on the Faithful Friends Podcast.
Helping Explain Why Dogs Understand Human Communication
March 23, 2021 •
Dr. Evan MacLean, director of the Arizona Canine Cognition Center at the University of Arizona, is exploring ways to identify the best dogs for different jobs – before they start the long and expensive training process — by looking at their cognitive abilities.
Canine Cognition and Heritability
March 23, 2021 •
Canine Companions collaborates with multiple universities to conduct top-notch research on canine health and behavior. Our goal is to better understand which traits lead to a successful working dog.
St. Francis Winery & Vineyards Partners with Canine Companions to Raise $100,000
March 19, 2021 •
March 2021 – St. Francis Winery & Vineyards has launched “For the Love of Dogs and Great Wine,” a nationwide campaign supporting Canine Companions®. Effective immediately, for every bottle of St. Francis wine purchased, the winery will donate $1.00 (up to $100,000) to the organization.
VA Study Shows Service Dogs help Veterans with PTSD
March 12, 2021 •
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).