Meet Canine Companions puppy Penguin! KDKA CBS 2 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is following Penguin on his journey to become a Canine Companions for Independence assistance dog for a child, adult or veteran with a disability.
Penguin is a Golden/Labrador Retriever cross. He loves snuggling, playing with his toys and spending time with his KDKA Pittsburgh Today Live family. Penguin loves everyone and anyone that stops to say hi.
There is something in the air around the holidays that makes it a magical time for humans and puppies alike. Surrounded by new sights, sounds, smells and people, the holidays are full of fun and Penguin got to experience that first hand. What better way to help a future assistance dog learn good behavior than […]
Canine Companions® puppies go on a lot of fun adventures, and this month brought one very big adventure for our growing puppy, Penguin. Penguin was invited by his favorite NHL team, the Pittsburgh Penguins, to meet their mascot, Iceburgh. Not only did he get to meet Iceburgh, but also enjoyed his first hockey game. It […]
With summer coming to an end and fall approaching, Puppy Penguin was determined to tackle the pool before the swimming weather ended. The pool has fascinated Penguin since he arrived at his puppy raisers home, but he wasn’t too sure about doing more than dipping a foot in. Penguin enjoyed baths and getting wet, so […]
Most people are familiar with the Pittsburgh Penguins NHL team, however there is a new Penguin calling Pittsburgh home and they’re making quite the stir. Meet Canine Companions puppy Penguin. Penguin’s journey, like all Canine Companions® puppies, started in Northern California where he was born in a volunteer breeder caretaker’s home. He was specially bred […]
