Monthly Archives: September 2010

How to act around an assistance dog

You’ve seen assistance dogs in your neighborhood, walking down the sidewalk or in a local store. They may even be in a restaurant, but quietly waiting under the table so you don’t notice them. What do you do when you … Continue reading

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Is your puppy guessing?

As the leader in assistance dog training, we hear all the time from people wanting tips on how to train their pet dog. Canine Companions has a Puppy Training Tips section of our website as a resource, http://cci.org, and you’ll … Continue reading

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Hello world!

Welcome to the Canine Companions for Independence blog. We’ve been training assistance dogs for people with disabilities since 1975. Though we’ve been around 35 years, we are just now creating this blog! We will share stories and information about our … Continue reading

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