📣 Streaming NOW on #Netflix! Check us out in the documentary "Inside the Mind of a Dog"! 🐾 Narrated by Rob Lowe, get an inside look into the Canine Companions story from puppy to service dog, and follow the delightful journey that reveals scientific and emotional insights about our lovable BFFs. 🐕🦺 🎬 Watch the trailer: https://bit.ly/3y9EeUK #documentary #dog #puppy #science #canine #roblowe
Canine Companions®
Non-profit Organizations
Santa Rosa, CA 12,831 followers
Providing expertly trained service dogs to empower children, adults and veterans with disabilities - free of charge.
About us
Canine Companions is a national nonprofit organization that provides service dogs to children, adults and veterans with disabilities and facility dogs to professionals working in healthcare, criminal justice and educational settings. Our dogs and ongoing follow-up services are provided to clients completely free of charge. Canine Companions headquarters is located in Santa Rosa, California. We have seven training centers across the country, with locations in Northern California, Southern California, Florida, Ohio, Puget Sound (Seattle), New York and Texas.
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https://canine.org
External link for Canine Companions®
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Santa Rosa, CA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1975
- Specialties
- Service Dog, Advocacy, Disability Rights, and Dog Training
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Employees at Canine Companions®
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"A few days ago, our son, Aadi, brought home his painting from summer school. The topic from his art teacher was to paint “a friend” or 'whatever friendship means to you.' He rightly chose his #servicedog, Dozer! The teacher drew the outline of a lab and helped Aadi paint it all black. When they were finished, the teacher looked pleased with the result. But, Aadi felt something was missing. He asked the teacher permission to add his finishing touches to the painting. He went ahead and added some bright colors to the painting! He was all smiles when he was done. Absolutely proud of his artwork! But now, the teacher was disappointed. She felt like he ruined the painting and said, 'But isn’t Dozer all black?!' My son said, 'No! This is how Dozer looks.' As soon as he got home that afternoon, he showed me the painting and said, 'Sorry Amma! I painted Dozer like this,' and sheepishly narrated to me the entire incident. I said, 'Oh! I absolutely love this! Dozer’s your boy and although the rest of us see him as all black, you’re the only one who can see his colorful soul! Of course, Dozer has all the colors in this world!' September is #NationalServiceDogMonth. Besides all the things Dozer helps our son with, the one thing we most admire and are grateful for, is their companionship and camaraderie. We love to see their relationship blossom each day. Aadi feels special when Dozer responds the most to his voice and commands. Our heart swells with happiness to see them work hard at physical therapy together and then sleep in each other’s arms in bed. Although we give him a 'release' (a cue to indicate work is over), Dozer refuses to leave our son’s side when we are massaging him or helping him with a few stretches. The moment Aadi gets up from the couch to even go to the bathroom, Dozer accompanies him and escorts him safely to the bathroom. It’s like he has taken over my job! Aadi is his boy and he is Aadi’s! We are forever indebted to Canine Companions for helping our son and giving him a fur-ever companion. A big thank you to all service dogs in the world! You truly make this world a better place!" - Sajith and Megha, Aadi's parents 🐕🦺 Learn more about National Service Dog Month: canine.org/servicedogmonth #CelebrateThePros #LeadWithIndependence #servicedogs #servicedogmonth
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This #NationalServiceDogMonth, learn more about Canine Companions #servicedogs: working dogs who dedicate their lives to enhancing the independence of their handlers. Watch the Netflix documentary "Inside the Mind of a Dog" to follow the journey of Bonus and his friends, as they train to become service dog PROS! These are behind-the-scenes photo while Red Rock Films came to film at our HQ in Santa Rosa, California. 🎬 🐕🦺 Read more and check out the trailer: https://bit.ly/3WR42ys #InsidetheMindofaDog #documentary #dog #puppy #science #canine #roblowe #CelebrateThePros Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center
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#NationalServiceDogMonth 🐕🦺💙 Meet Kaliyah and Service Dog Falen “Falen has allowed me to dream about what my life could be that I never thought possible before,” says Kaliyah. Kaliyah has Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, an inherited disorder that affects her skin, joints and blood vessel walls and greatly hinders her day-to-day activities. In 2023, a Canine Companions #servicedog named Falen expanded Kaliyah’s possibilities for the future, thanks to the more than 40 tasks she was taught to help Kaliyah live her life more freely. Falen can turn on and off lights, open and close doors, retrieve water bottles and get Kaliyah’s shoes in the morning and close the cabinets. These tasks are almost impossible for Kaliyah to do on her own because of her disabilities. “Falen has changed my life dramatically by decreasing my pain levels and symptoms,” says Kaliyah. “I have been able to completely eliminate most of my pain because Falen is working with me." 🐾 Visit our Meet the PROS page for more about the duo: https://bit.ly/3MwgKwx #CelebrateThePros #LeadWithIndependence #servicedogs #servicedogmonth #LifeChangers Assistance Dogs International
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#tbt Last week, our volunteer #therapydog handlers visited the County of San Mateo office to participate in their Wellness Fair, offering extra cuddles and cuteness to their employees. Happiness is a part of staying healthy, so we're glad our dogs were able to help! #therapydogthursday #sanmateocounty #california #dog #health #mentalhealth
Today, our HR Wellness Fair activity was a tail-wagging success! 🐶✨ County employees and retirees all came together for some much-needed dog therapy with the amazing Canine Companions®. 🐾❤️ The County of San Mateo's Employee Wellness Program hosts events and activities for employees, retirees and their families as inspiration and incentive for a brighter, healthier life. #WellnessFair #DogTherapy #CanineCompanions #HRWellness #PawsitiveVibes #WorkWithPurpose
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#NationalServiceDogMonth 🐕🦺 Did you know? ☝️❓ Service dogs are working dogs expertly trained to complete tasks for people with disabilities to increase their independence and freedom and decrease reliance on others. ➡️ Learn more about service dogs and service dog month by visiting: canine.org/servicedogmonth #CelebrateThePros #LeadWithIndependence #servicedogs #servicedogmonth Assistance Dogs International
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Congratulations to Dr. Susan Ryan for receiving the Frist Humanitarian Award for HCA Healthcare's Continental Division! She's one of just 15 Americans to win the award, which recognizes an individual who demonstrates a level of commitment and caring that goes beyond everyday kindness. 🏆 Dr. Ryan, who works at Rose Medical Center in Colorado, was recognized for her contributions to the medical field and extensive philanthropic work. Congratulations, and very well deserved! ➡️ Read more here: https://bit.ly/47cIvUs #award #facilitydog #hospital #community
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#NationalServiceDogMonth Meet Michael and Service Dog Noodle 🐕🦺💙 “My favorite thing about Noodle is how smart he is,” Michael says. “He doesn’t give up.” Michael has a determined and very fluffy sidekick to help manage the symptoms of his disability – particularly picking up dropped items Michael is unable to get himself. In 2020, Michael received #ServiceDog Noodle, a black Labrador and Golden Retriever cross, from us. Noodle is Michael’s second expertly trained PRO service dog. Noodle excels at taking Michael’s socks off and turning out the lights at the end of each day before romping and playing. 🐾 Visit our Meet the PROS page for more about the duo: https://lnkd.in/gysGzj35 #CelebrateThePros #LeadWithIndependence #servicedogs #servicedogmonth #LifeChangers Assistance Dogs International
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We have some sad news to share out of our Southeast Region. Margaret Ager, a former executive director of the region, has recently passed away. She served in the position from 1995 to her retirement in 2013, and she was instrumental in growing and making an impact in the community. We're forever grateful for her dedication and influence she's had on so many. ❤️
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Meet the staff featured in Netflix's "Inside the Mind of a Dog"! 🐕🦺 Alex Hutchinson, featured prominently in the documentary, is a seasoned service dog instructor who's dedicated more than 20 years to Canine Companions - training over 100 #servicedogs to date. Born in Germany, the youngest of four daughters of a U.S. Army father and a German mother who came to America when Hutchinson was a toddler, Alex grew up with a “best friend” dog. While earning a communications degree at Robert Morris University outside Pittsburgh, she started volunteering at dog shelters. Alex initially became a flight attendant before her now true calling: “I always knew I wanted to end up helping people” — which she has done as a nonmedical volunteer with the nonprofit Surgicorps International, similar to Doctors Without Borders. “And if I could merge people and dogs together? Wow.” 🐾 Read more about her and her story: https://bit.ly/3XpOFxa #InsidetheMindofaDog #documentary #dog #puppy #science #servicedog #roblowe