Creatures of Habit

New Habits  We all have our routines, whether it’s showering in the morning, enjoying a cup of coffee in the same chair, or taking the same route to work every day, we often find ourselves do the exact same thing at the exact same time. Dogs are creatures of habit as well – best shown by […]

Puppy Penguin Celebrates National Puppy Day

March 23 is National Puppy Day. Here at Canine Companions® we love this day, not only does it give us the opportunity to celebrate our adorable future assistance dogs, but also the volunteers who raise them. Jill’s favorite puppy raising memory Puppy raising is an incredible journey full of highs, lows and everything in between. […]

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Dom Takes On the Tailgate and Zari Learns From the Best

Both Canine Companions puppy Dom and his big sister Zari are becoming even closer to becoming assistance dogs each and every day! Dom takes on his first soccer game Dom is now already five months old, and has been becoming a familiar face in Sacramento. Recently, Dom had a very exciting Saturday! Dom and his […]

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What’s in a Name?

Wes wants YOU to name a puppy! Wes’ name is more than a fleeting fancy. He was named after the founder of our advocacy partner Littler Mendelson. Have you ever wanted to name a Canine Companions puppy? In the spirit of National Puppy Day, we are giving YOU a chance to submit a great puppy […]

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Heartley Then & Now

As we near Heartley’s first birthday, we get to reflect on his growth over the past year and all his accomplishments! Heartley arrived in St. Louis, Missouri on May 31, 2019 as a tiny 10 pound bundle of fluff. His volunteer puppy raiser, Cathy, remembers her first impression of Heartley, “He was sweet, calm, peaceful […]

How Bogo Stays Healthy

If there is one thing every volunteer puppy raiser has in common, it’s the desire to ensure a long and happy life for the puppy they are raising. As Bogo prepares for matriculation in May, his puppy raiser is focusing on ways to keep him healthy so he is ready for professional training! The right […]

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Penguin Loves Playtime

When you are a puppy, the world is an exciting place. You experience many things for the first time and your favorite toy one minute can be replaced quickly by the stuffed animal peeking out of the toy basket. When you are a Canine Companions puppy, you get to experience even more of the world, […]

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Zari Moves On and Dom Grows Up

Puppy Zari is about to say goodbye! Zari has been with her volunteer puppy raiser, Laura, for nearly two years now and is getting prepared to turn in for professional training in just a few weeks – on Valentine’s Day! Luckily for Laura, Zari’s little brother, puppy Dom, has plenty of love to give and […]

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Now We Are One: The Importance of Personal Development

Wes hit a major milestone for any Canine Companions® puppy (or human for that matter). He celebrated his very first birthday! Birthdays are full of fun and often a special treat, but they also tend to make you think about what the next year will bring and how to work on a little bit of […]

Heartley’s New Year’s Resolutions

People aren’t the only ones setting New Year’s resolutions this year… Canine Companions puppy Heartley has some big goals for 2020! This year, Heartley is working on ignoring his cat sister Michi when it’s time to learn commands. Heartley is learning the importance of staying on task even when he wants to play. Heartley’s second […]