“Initially I Didn’t Want A Service Dog, I Didn’t Think I Needed One. Today, I...
“Veronique: More Than a A Service Dog for the Disabled” Excellent post yesterday from Canine Companions for Independence graduate Jim Sinocchi on his site that describes what his life is like since...
View Article“The Super Dog Is… Caleb!”
“And the super dog is… Caleb!” Great post from one of the newest CCI graduates that gives you an inside look at his truly life-changing Team Training experience in the last few weeks. Yet another...
View ArticleFour Videos For July Fourth
Four videos in honor of the holiday and those who’ve paid the price so we can all enjoy it. Three I’ve posted before, the last is a new one from Thursday. All four are Canine Companions for...
View Article“I Was Just Hoping That I’d Be Able To Graduate With My Class”
At the U.S. Naval Academy’s 2012 Graduation Ceremony yesterday, the entire faculty, staff, and all the graduating midshipmen stood up for the one man who could not. Kevin Hillery became the first...
View ArticleWarrior Games Recognition Ceremony
The 2012 Warrior Games Recognition Ceremony was held at the Pentagon yesterday afternoon. I’m fortunate to know a few people who were there, including my good friend Lance Weir and his fantastic...
View Article“Caleb The Seeing Eye Dog… Say Wha?”
Mike Chasse is a Canine Companions for Independence graduate in Maine I’ve mentioned before (“The Super Dog Is… Caleb!”) who makes a tremendous point today – in his usual funny way by telling a story...
View ArticleCanine Companions For Independence Assistance Dog Teams At Warrior Games 2013
David Rozelle and his Service Dog Domi The fourth annual Warrior Games just finished up five days ago, and I’m still a little tired. And I was just watching, plus I live here. I can’t imagine what...
View ArticleThe Two Things You Need To Know If You’re Looking For A Service Dog
Air Force team members with Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen Jim Amos, at the Warrior Games opening day volleyball match with Prince Harry. L to R, Jason Morgan and his CCI Service Dog Napal, Gen...
View Article“Niles Loves Everybody”
“Niles the Service Dog a Big Hit With Mercy Physical Therapy Clients” Another great audio interview and video demo today that’s a classic example of why I’m a big fan of Canine Companions for...
View ArticleOne More Thing Assistance Dogs Might Do – Detect Urinary Tract Infections
Imagine someone with a spinal cord injury who’s in a wheelchair, already has a service dog that helps them with the usual physical tasks, and now you train the dog to also early detect an oncoming...
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