Category: Service Dog
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Building Bridges: How Service Dogs Foster Social Connection and Inclusion
Research and experience have shown that service dogs can enhance social connection in numerous ways.
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Graduation Day: A New Chapter Begins
The anticipation of graduation day felt like forever and overnight all at once. The ceremony marked not just an ending, but a beautiful beginning filled with tears, laughter, and profound gratitude. Twenty-eight puppy raisers bid farewell to their furry friends entering team training, while 11 others reunited with our class’s dogs to celebrate their transition…
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The home stretch: Growing together in week two
The second week has flown by in a whirlwind of practice, growth, and deepening connections. While week one focused on fundamentals, this week has been about putting those skills into action. Each team has found their rhythm, with handlers growing more confident in problem-solving and dogs responding with increasing trust and understanding.
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Weekend tails: Rest, play, and deeper connections
Our weekend brought a change of pace with a half-day of training followed by some much-needed downtime. After an intense week of learning and growing together, this break gave everyone – recipients, families, dogs, trainers, and staff – a chance to catch their breath and deepen our connections.
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Paws and progress: Our first public outing
Today marked an exciting milestone in our training journey – our first field trip!! It’s one thing to practice commands in the training center, but seeing these incredible dogs navigate a real-world setting brings everything into sharper focus.
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Building bonds: Our first full day together
Today marked a significant milestone – our first full day with our service dog. The atmosphere was filled with a mix of excitement, nerves, and determination as each team began forging their new partnership.
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A doggone perfect match: Pre-match day
There’s something magical about pre-match day at Canine Companions. It’s a moment when years of anticipation culminates in meeting the dog who will become an integral part of your family’s story.
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A Journey in the Making: Day 1 at Canine Companions
Today marks the beginning of a journey we’ve been anticipating for three and a half years. As I sit here reflecting on our first day at Canine Companions, I’m struck by how quickly this experience has already exceeded our expectations.
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