Lieutenant the Canine Companions Assistance Dog

07/21/2025

07/21/2025

Congratulations to this group of dogs entering Team Training at the South Central Training Center during the week of July 20, 2025!

Left to Right: Alex, Gladys, Brinker

07/20/2025

With Volaris – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

07/18/2025

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“Ooman… we need to talk.
U said I’s a good boi. U said I’s a hero. U said “who’s daddy’s smart service dog??”
AND THEN U DO THIS TO ME??
Water torture. Soap crimes. Soggy soul.
Send help. Or bacon. Or both.
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“Hoomano… tenemos que hablar.
Tú dijiste que soy un buen chico. Que soy un héroe. Que “¿quién es el perrito más listo de papá?”
¿Y LUEGO ME HACES ESTO??
Tortura de agua. Jabón traicionero. Alma empapada.
Manden ayuda. O tocino. O las dos.
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07/18/2025

Humans always ask what I do.
Here’s one: when my person’s body says ‘nope,’ I help him get undressed so he can move with dignity.
It’s not just a job. It’s my honor.
” Canine Companions

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“Siempre preguntan qué hace un perro de asistencia como yo.
Pues aquí va: cuando el cuerpo de mi humano dice ‘ni lo sueñes,’ yo le ayudo a quitarse la ropa para que pueda moverse con dignidad.
No es trabajo. Es amor.
”

07/18/2025

Boarding like a pro.
Big thanks to Volaris for making it easy for service dogs and their humans to fly. 🐾✈️
Where to next?

Abordando como todo un pro. 🐾✈️
Gracias mil a Volaris por tratar chido a los perros de servicio y sus humanos.
¿A dónde vamos ahora?

07/18/2025

We've received an exciting update on Buccella's training progress with Canine Companions. Last month marked a significant milestone as Buccella has begun learning specialized skills for their Veteran PTSD program. According to Canine Companions, Buccella is demonstrating a natural aptitude for his t...

07/11/2025

Congratulations to this group of dogs entering Team Training at the Southwest Region Training Center during the week of July 6, 2025!

Top row (L-R): Elmer, Aero, Edith, Fenner, Cordelia, Abudu, Amicus, Warren
Botton row (L-R): Kenya, Patina, Shell, Heidi, Tangerine, Wise