Members of the Wallis Annenberg PetSpace Leadership Institute* published a paper this week entitled “Enhancing the Selection and Performance of Working Dogs”* in the international peer-reviewed journal, Frontiers in Veterinary Science.
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.
Live Puppy Cam Launches to Celebrate National Puppy Day
March 12, 2021 •
National nonprofit Canine Companions® launches two-week live puppy cam featuring six-week-old future service dogs.
Volunteer Pilots Transport Future Service Dogs
January 28, 2021 •
When the coronavirus pandemic made transporting future service dogs on commercial flights increasingly difficult, Canine Companions looked to private pilots for help and they stepped up in a big way, allowing the mission to continue in a difficult year.
Join the DogFest DFW Committee
September 21, 2020 •
Canine Companions for Independence is recruiting DogFest Committee Chairs for the 2020 event. We are in need of volunteers who can get involved in a variety of ways in the planning of the event through participant recruitment, sponsorship, publicity, logistics,…
South Central Open Houses
September 18, 2020 •
*Currently canceled*
Red Earth Chapter
August 18, 2020 •
About Events Contact DONATE Canine CompanionsSouth Central Region ABOUT The Red Earth Volunteer Chapter was founded in 2006 to introduce Canine Companions to Oklahoma and provide support to graduate teams and volunteer puppy raisers. Our members participate in fundraisers and…
Gulf Coast Chapter
August 13, 2020 •
About Events News & Stories Contact DONATE Canine CompanionsSouth Central Region ABOUT Formed in 2018, the Gulf Coast Volunteer Chapter is comprised of volunteers, puppy raisers and graduate teams serving Houston and the surrounding areas. Gulf Coast Volunteer Chapter members…
Lone Star Chapter
August 13, 2020 •
About Events Leadership Team Contact DONATE Canine CompanionsSouth Central Region ABOUT The Lone Star Volunteer Chapter was established in early 2015. Our chapter serves the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area and consists of volunteers, puppy raisers, graduate teams and supporters who…
South Central Training Center
July 24, 2020 •
South Central Training Center Serving Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas. The Canine Companions South Central Region opened in 2015. The Baylor Scott & White Health – Kinkeade Campus is located in Irving, Texas and is the first service dog program…