Tiffany says of her Can Do Canine, Ruby, “I fell in love with her the first time I saw her.” Tiffany has had dogs all her life, but never one with a black spot on their tongue, and not a skilled assistance dog before. Ruby, though, is committed to proving her worth. This beautiful black Lab has been trained for both hearing and mobility assistance to help Tiffany deal with symptoms caused by a 2020 traumatic brain injury. The risk of falling and hurting herself when bending over is one of Tiffany’s biggest fears, so Ruby is happy to pick …
Archives for January 2024
Things to Consider When Finding a Sitter for Your Dog
As a Dog Host with Can Do Canines, we have your sitting needs covered when you’re away on vacation, but finding a reliable and trustworthy pet sitter for your personal dogs can be a daunting task. Below are several factors to consider as you search for a sitter that is the right fit for your furry friend. Prior Experience Determine if the sitter has prior experience handling dogs and if they are comfortable with your dog’s breed and size. Some sitters may specialize in certain breeds or sizes, and it’s crucial to ensure they have the necessary skills to care …
Autism Assist Dog Rully Brings a Sense of Calm to Charlie’s LIfe
By Jessica Kellogg – Charlie is an outdoorsy kid; he loves to swim, camp, and fish. He is the middle of three brothers and loves animals. Charlie also has autism. He often struggles in public situations, especially where he is expected to stay calm and regulated. For years, this has meant that he would elope if a situation became overwhelming. “I can’t tell you the number of times he just disappeared,” says Charlie’s mom, Katie. “It almost got to the point where I stopped panicking, so we had to stop doing all the typical fun kid things.” When Charlie was …
David and Niles enjoy their new adventure together
Mobility Assist Dog Niles is putting on the miles. That’s because Niles was matched with David, who is known for his love of outdoor adventures. It was one such adventure in July 2019 that changed the trajectory of David’s life. While on a biking expedition with friends, David had a near-fatal fall off a cliff above the Mississippi River. The accident caused a spinal cord injury, leaving David with no movement in his legs and limited use of his hands and fingers. He says that in addition to being able to weakly pinch items with one hand, “I can kind …
Eau Claire Volunteer Hosts 100th Dog
Erin with Yoko, Rummi, and Tanner. (Photo courtesy of WQOW) Erin Whitfield, along with her husband and teenage child, just welcomed her 100th assistance dog in training into her home. Erin has been voluntarily raising and training Can Do Canines assistance dogs since her first one entered their home on January 17, 2018. Their 100th dog, Rummi, a yellow Lab mix, happens to be staying with them during her six-year anniversary of volunteering with the organization. Also currently staying with the Whitfields are two other Can Do Canines in training: Yoko and Tanner, both black Labs. Over the course of …
Independence Day Means Even More Now for Megan
By Mike Branch – Megan was paired with her service dog, Iggy, just after Independence Day—July 4—a fitting time to receive the Mobility Assist Dog who would have such a profound impact on her daily life. Megan lives with a rare, progressive disease called Friedreich’s ataxia that results in diminished capacity for movement and loss of sensation over time. Since Freidreich’s ataxia is a progressive disease, actions that others take for granted have become more difficult for Megan. Picking up dropped items, opening doors, and even getting around in her wheelchair can be challenging and time-consuming, requiring more attempts and …
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