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November 2023 by Tammy
The worst! I am a disabled veteran just trying to get an application for a service animal and after four separate requests…still no application. I’m disgusted.
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August 2023 by Andrew Beach
The staff is tremendous and their work changes lives! What a blessing to so many families.
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August 2023 by Christine N
It was good, training is tough and very tiresome, especially the second week.
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April 2023 by Renee Ackley
Our family was completely prepared for a denial of a service dog as we know there is high demand & another location had a minimum 2yr. wait list. We were not prepared in how we were denied, as when Canine Companions phoned, they blamed the individual for not advocating strongly enough for themselves (others answered too often), DURING A GROUP PHONE CALL. This individual is not extroverted & is very self aware of a speech impediment, yet they answered all questions asked & the other household members added info when it seemed CC wanted clarification. (Our family is VERY aware of self-advocacy as anyone with a chronic disability has to be a self-advocate). CC had requested a GROUP CALL for all individuals that may be training assistants (extensive application process for anyone that may assist in the care of the dog). This reason for denial was emotionally devastating & personally, I feel very insensitive and unprofessional. When questioned about "you said this was to be a group call" the person pivoted & provided another reason, which would've been completely satisfactory if this had been the initial reason given. The damage was already done. Nov/Dec. and I couldn't shake how wrong it all felt. There definitely needs to be more training at Canine Companions and I don't mean for the dogs.
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November 2022 by Rose Barrios
Canine Companies is a wonderful company. My granddaughter has to have a service dog . They are here to get paired with there dog this week along with 6 other families. The training that the handlers put into these dogs is unbelievable, we just did a outing with the dogs to a business mall . The dogs stayed focused with the person they are paired with. Loved watch them all in action this morning. I would recommend them to anyone that needs one . Mind you it takes up to 2 yrs before you can begin getting paired with a dog. But it's worth it.
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September 2022 by Katie Seymour
I've been a volunteer with this nonprofit for over ten years. It has an important mission, providing highly trained service dogs free of charge to people with disabilities. It's a wonderful place to volunteer and they create a feeling of family for all involved.
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September 2022 by michele stefancik
Can't say enough good things about this place and the people who run it! Support them please!
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December 2021 by Deborah Klein
Awesome facility with personable staff.
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November 2021 by barbara statkiewicz
Absolutely great! Can hardly wait until I can return, hope it is real soon
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August 2021 by Debra Cottrell
We had the rare good fortune to receive our beloved Danielle back in 2009; as an OTR I was chosen to receive the 2 week training on campus and every moment was filled with love and learning, challenges and support & lots of laughter. Delightful, inspiring trainers and staff each step of the way- and full support as needed over the years. Dani gave so much to so many; it’s impossible to encompass the depth of acceptance, joy and grace she gifted every soul in her presence, every day of every week of her 12 years with us and she sought out each as so important to her! Our lives will never be the same. We are grateful, especially to each angel at CCI and all those who support them..
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August 2021 by Bobby Daniels
Employees here very nice considerate and make you feel at home thank you
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October 2020 by theresa smith
Team training at Canine Companions for Independence was amazing, we had a great week and everyone was super awesome.
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October 2020 by Brett Hunt
Great people!
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April 2020 by JazImages Photography
Great place...good staff and a great charity
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February 2020 by Juliana Ingram
I am low income and I was looking into this place because I am Bipolar and in need of a psychiatric service dog. I found out that they only give dogs to people who are physically disabled or veterans with various problems like PTSD. If your primary problem is psychiatric, they will not provide you with a service dog. There is a great need for dogs to assist people who are mentally ill. I don't think it's right to ignore people with mental illness. It's a disease just like any other except it's in the brain. I am very disappointed.
