Holidays can be stressful, and your dog may pick up on that too! New smells, tempting foods and strangers in the home may all lead to higher stress levels for your dog. Our training department put together some helpful tips to help you navigate the day. From all of us at Can Do Canines—dogs included—Happy Thanksgiving! Toy or Decoration? A dog most likely can’t tell the difference between toys and decorations. If ingested, decorations can cause blockages or damage to dogs. Keep them out of the dog’s reach and if necessary, block access to your decor. Tire Out Your Dog …
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Dog Breeding Program Seeking Additional Volunteers
Can Do Canines’ Breeding Program is an essential part of our mission of providing life-changing assistance dogs to people with disabilities. Our dogs not only produce puppies that grow up to be superheroes for their clients but also are critical for how we are continually striving to improve the health and quality of our dogs, generation after generation. Breeder Hosts and Whelping Homes are a vital part of that success. Breeder Hosts care for our breeding females and males in the same way as puppies in training, with the addition of being available for veterinary and breeding appointments, as needed. …
Help Us By Selling Candy Bars
A new shipment of 50 boxes of World’s Finest Chocolate has just arrived at Can Do Canines! Each $60 box contains a variety of 60 candy bars. These are great to sell at your work, at Bingo, at your local VFW or to use as stocking stuffers. If you are able to stop by the Can Do Canines office and pick up a box (or two or three), please contact Kathy Broten at kbroten@candocanines.org. Thanks so much!
Dog Toys Needed for Prison Program
As a way to thank the inmates and prisons that partner with us, we will be sending them thank you cards and new dog toys and treats for their pups this fall. Our supply of dog toys is running low, so we’re asking for your help to fetch us some more, using our Prison Program Toy Drive Amazon Wish List of approved toys. If you do shop on Amazon, you can have the items shipped directly to our facility. Keep in mind that using AmazonSmile will benefit us as well. You are also welcome to buy approved items at your …
Open House Being Held November 11
We will be hosting an open house on Thursday, November 11, from 6-8 p.m., at our campus. Potential clients, volunteers, or anyone who might be interested in supporting the organization is invited to attend to learn how an assistance dog changes the life of a person with a disability. Through a self-guided tour, attendees will be able to watch a trainer working with an assistance dog, talk with a Puppy Program volunteer, and meet graduate teams from each of the five types of areas Can Do Canines trains dogs: hearing, mobility, seizure, diabetes and childhood autism. We are especially excited …
Can You Give a Pup a Great Start?
As the daylight grows shorter, are you looking for a way to bring a little more light into your life? We have the solution… a Great Start puppy! Brighten your days with puppy cuddles, kisses, sploots and lots of LOVE! We are in need of several Great Start fosters starting in early and mid-October. The pups will be 10 weeks of age at these dates. The commitment is about 10 weeks, but if you are able to help out for even 3-5 weeks, we are able to accommodate that as well! If you would like to welcome a little bundle of …
Plans Announced for Fall Graduation
Thank you for your patience as we’ve been determining the best way to celebrate the graduation of 13 new teams this fall. We understand how important it is for those who have raised each of our special dogs to be able to meet the person who receives that dog. We also want to make sure we are keeping everyone safe during this challenging time. Therefore, we are planning two different experiences for this upcoming graduation. On October 23, we will be hosting a private gathering for the graduates and their dog’s long-term foster families. This will allow these masked individuals …
New Section Being Added to Website for Client Resources
We’re excited to announce that we are adding a new private community to our website. Beginning later this month, clients will be able to log in to a client services portal to view information and resources, customized for them. Materials will include documents on canine care, training videos, state laws and regulations, traveling tips, equipment recommendations and much more! If you are a graduate or recently certified team, once you see a link on the top of our homepage for “Client Services Login,” you can use it to request access to this dynamic new section of our site, made just …
Can Do Woofaroo Scheduled for September 18
Can Do Canines invites the public and their well-behaved pet dogs to take part in the Can Do Woofaroo on Saturday, September 18, 2021. The event will take place at the Can Do Canines campus from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a one-mile walk beginning at 11 a.m. The Can Do Woofaroo celebrates the amazing partnership between assistance dogs and the people who need them. Individuals can register at www.candowoofaroo.org on their own or as part of a team, and everyone is encouraged to collect pledges and donations toward this fundraiser. The proceeds make it possible for Can Do …
Working Together to Lick the Fears
“He came out of his shell,” says Andrea, speaking of when her 8-year-old son, Jaxson, received Autism Assist Dog Natalie from Can Do Canines in late 2020. Jaxson, who has a combination of diagnoses in addition to autism, including anxiety, used to struggle to be by himself. Andrea explains that not only was Jaxson afraid of leaving their Prior Lake house, he couldn’t even go into a different room of the home, including the bathroom, without someone else. Natalie’s loving and calm presence has changed that. Andrea says, “He seems a lot less worried about being alone.” She illustrates, “Once …
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