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temperament assessments, and each dog learns over 40 commands to increase independence including pulling a manual wheelchair, retrieving dropped items, and opening doors. Dogs may be trained as hearing dogs that alert their deaf handler to sounds in the environment and lead the handler to the source of the sound. In 2018, Canine
Companions began a pilot program training service dogs to assist veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder by providing a gentle buffer in crowds, turning on lights and interrupting nightmares and anxiety behaviors.
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will put its front paws on various objects, including walls and fences. During advanced training, professional trainers may build that command and associated behavior into skills like turning light switches on and off. The puppies often accompany their puppy raisers to everyday places like school or
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Puppies are raised by volunteers who commit to keeping the dogs for 16 to 18 months, until it is time for them to enter the training program. During these 16 to 18 months, the volunteer puppy raisers are responsible for teaching the puppy its first 30 commands. Several of these commands will be used
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The organization pairs people with disabilities with highly trained assistance dogs and ongoing support at no cost to the recipient. All expenses pertaining to the breeding, raising, and training of the dogs are financed via private donations from corporations, individuals, and other foundations, as
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and thought that dogs could serve similar roles in the US. Since then, it has grown into a national organization. As of 2024, it has seven training centers and field offices in
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brand on a new social online social initiative to raise awareness and support for the work done by Canine
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