Canine Companions for Independence is a non-profit organization that provides service dogs for disabilities. Specially bred labrador retrievers and golden retrievers live with puppy raisers who teach them basic commands for 14-18 months. After that the puppies are sent to advanced training where they learn to open drawers, walk along side wheelchairs, and are desensitized to a variety of things. If they pass advanced training they will attend a two week class with possible masters and are matched with their master. Once the dog is placed with their master they will do a variety of things from picking up everyday objects to being their master’s best friend. Go to cci.org for more
