Northeast - Page 4 of 9 - Canine Companions

A man kneels next to a black dog wearing a vest, both on the tracks of an excavator.

The Last Project

November 4, 2024 • By Sandrine

Groundbreaking for our new wing of dorms at the Northeast Region Miller Family Campus is expected to begin in the spring of 2025.

A woman seated on a chair, smiling, with a yellow Labrador wearing a blue "Canine Companions" vest in her lap.

New Netflix documentary features Long Island service dog trainer Alex Hutchinson

August 30, 2024 • By [email protected]

A Long Island service-dog trainer is among the spotlighted humans in the new Netflix documentary “Inside the Mind of a Dog,” which premiered last Friday.

Canine Companions Celebrates the Placement of Its 8,000th Service Dog Team

August 6, 2024 • By Sandrine

Canine Companions Graduation Ceremony on August 9th will mark an exciting milestone for Canine Companions. During the graduation, where clients are paired with their service dogs, they’ll place their 8,000th service dog team.

Woman sitting next to a yellow Labrador retriever wearing a blue "Canine Companions" vest.

Canine Companions Welcomes New Board Member from Westhampton Beach

July 24, 2024 • By [email protected]

A Westhampton Beach resident was recently appointed as a new board member for the Northeast region of Canine Companions.

A woman in a black and white polka dot dress sits at a banquet table, holding a large plaque and smiling at the camera.

Veterinarians Honor Canine Companions!

July 3, 2024 • By [email protected]

“The work of our local volunteer veterinarians is critical to our mission”.

Navy veteran Jason Brooks and service dog Mira

Hope, with a helping paw

June 17, 2024 • By [email protected]

Jason Brooks has another partner at his side, a service dog Mira who has been specially trained at Canine Companions in to assist veterans.

A child hugging a black service dog wearing a blue and yellow vest labeled "Canine Companions," surrounded by people.

Service dog in training at Long Island middle school ready for his next step

June 16, 2024 • By [email protected]

Leo is a service dog in training to empower people with disabilities.

A woman hugging her service dog with red hearts in the background

Canine Companions leads with love as new partnerships form nationwide

January 31, 2024 • By Sandrine

Watch as fifty-eight service dogs and facility dogs graduate from training February 9, paired to provide greater independence to people with disabilities.