A meeting for the Dogs - Canine Companions CEO, Paige Mazzoni, hosted SR Sunrise Rotary Club
Executive Director Paige Mazzoni accepted one of President Jens Penny Millar special edition debunking gnome beanies in good spirits.
The depth of Canine Companion research explores both human and canine neurology and behavioral science. This focus provides advanced attention into human support services. The center on Dutton Avenue is a multi purpose campus with accommodations for people during their orientation with their service dog.
With a change of venue, we met in Canine Companion's new building designed so assistance dogs in training can learn and navigate. This room in particular is used in support of veteran's with PTSD.
Dogs who pass muster in the first months progress as companions to congregate living centers or to persons with hearing, mobility or trauma related issues, such as PTSD. Canine Companions has recently contracted with the Veteran Administration following research confirming the positive effects of a Canine Companion.
Two legged Trainer and four legged student Willamet impressed guests at Canine Companions for Independence Regional Center Thurtsday.dNation wise at several locations nearly 400 Service animals are bred and raised for an 8-10 year career as highly skilled companions.
Members and guests observe Willanets skill. Molly Hoberg saw firsthand husband Peter at work (that's another story).
Training Manager, Marissa Radick, used a wheel chair and other props to demonstrate some of the various commands the dogs learn such as the push, tug and light switch commands.
Willamet ~ man and woman's best friend! Truly a remarkable animal capable of much more than we might imagine.
For more background on Canine Companions, check out their website http://canine.org
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