Living with a traumatic brain injury, Londen spends more time than most children in a hospital setting. He received Service Dog Numa, just in time for Christmas in 2020.
A Christmas Gift of a Lifetime
December 19, 2022 •
Never Losing a Case With Bear
December 12, 2022 •
Investigator Janet Era uses Bear’s trained tasks to help children open up during interviews by applying deep, calming pressure, doing puzzles and playing games.
For Izzy, her new service dog will be a “game changer.”
December 7, 2022 •
Meet the service dogs who can switch on lights and open doors in this video story from CNN.
Poorly Trained Service Dogs – The Impact on Trained Service Dog Teams
December 2, 2022 •
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.
Nika’s Sparkle
November 13, 2022 •
For nine-year-old Nika, she experienced an instant “sparkle” when she was matched with Service Dog Waverly earlier this year. Read more!
The 26th Annual Tales & Tails Gala Was An Amazing Event
November 9, 2022 •
Proceeds from The Tales & Tails Gala allow us to empower more people with disabilities by partnering them with an expertly trained service dog – free of charge. From puppy to hero, Canine Companions leads with independence. And, you can give a helping paw to those who need it.
ABC Fine Wine & Spirits and Tito’s Handmade Vodka Partner to Support Canine Companions
October 14, 2022 •
Fetch Me a Cocktail!
If you’re someone who enjoys a cocktail and a wagging tail at the same time, you might want to make a Tito’s Handmade Vodka purchase at an ABC Fine Wine & Spirits in October. Maybe make yourself a Greyhound (vodka and grapefruit juice)!
St. Francis Winery Hits the Road With Straight From the Vine Mobile Tour Featuring Canine Companions
October 3, 2022 •
St. Francis Winery & Vineyards is making pup stops on their “Straight from the Vine” nationwide mobile tour.
Eukanuba Announces Donation to Canine Companions’ New Canine Health & Wellness Center
September 13, 2022 •
Eukanuba, a leader in premium performance nutrition for sporting, working and service dogs, announced a $50,000 donation to long-time partner Canine Companions as it builds its Nelson Schulz Canine Health & Wellness Center, an expansion of the Jean and Charles Schulz Campus.
Channel 6 News Producer Raises Future Service Dogs in Training
August 30, 2022 •
Behind the scenes, Haley Coomes produces newscasts you see on News 6 every day. But she plays another role behind the scenes as a volunteer puppy raiser for Canine Companions.
