We ❤️ Willoughby! Welcome go GCC!!! A big name for such a sweet girl. The name Willoughby dates back to 1313 in England. Our Willoughby dates back to only Dec. of 2018. 😉 And a BIG welcome to her... https://t.co/Bl0LAeYfqT
It's National Puppy Day!! (actually 3/23, but celebrated today due to the weekend). Here are GCC puppies thru the years. Shout out the name(s) of any puppy you recognize. And GCC PRs are welcome to post... https://t.co/QHfHi3dskT
Let's give a BIG welcome to Talon who is being raised by GCC's puppy raiser, Beth. She says he's an active little guy and didn't seem to mind the snow much. Welcome to GCC, little guy. You're in terrific hands! #PuppyMonday
HUGE thanks to Mason, his SC Paloma and the Wheaton North HS student service organization for all your efforts raising awareness and funds. Maureen and puppy in training, Nuveen, met with students and... https://t.co/RzoWowhacg
Finch II and his PR Catherine were invited to a school to visit the entire second grade class and talk about assistance dogs. The class was tasked with writing an essay to answer the question, "Should Dogs... https://t.co/LjUT2u8Wxi
Welcome "Weaver" to GCC. Weaver is being raised by Meg who comes from a 7-time puppy raising family. This is Meg's first puppy on her own and we thank her for taking on this awesome and fun responsibility. 😍#PuppyMonday
HUGE thanks to the Emerging Leaders Board and Lagunitas Chicago TapRoom for organizing a successful event to raise awareness for our organization. And HUGE thanks to all who braved especially lousy weather... https://t.co/Pkd2kMqBk6
From 8 week old puppy to Service Dog. GCC's Flanagan V was placed on Friday with Ed who lives in OH. Puppy Raisers Catherine & Scott say it's always difficult to say goodbye to a puppy. Meeting Ed and... https://t.co/s4HqE48nXM
Wrigley is off to Professional Training at NCR. She has been lovingly raised by Christine, Harold and their daughters Gracie and Lauren (all Chicago Cubs fans, of course). This is their third Canine... https://t.co/tvxwrwrSlh
Did you know new puppies have heat sensors in their noses to help find their moms while their eyes and ears are closed? Both pet dogs and people make good substitutes when new puppies in training arrive in our homes. #PuppyMonday
Practice Makes Perfect. Thanks to Suzanne for organizing this unique opportunity at a retirement residence for our puppies to practice self-control around elderly people with walkers and wheelchairs. The... https://t.co/hxkSzsi7ED
Did you know that Canine Companions has a lovely graduation tradition? The puppy raiser can return for Graduation. During the graduation ceremony the puppy raiser symbolically hands the leash to the Graduate... https://t.co/UPIsCNVYyv
The holiday gift of time is priceless. We thank the many gift wrapping volunteers of the Greater Chicagoland Chapter, including Margaret, Kirby, and puppy Alfred. It’s the season of giving. https://t.co/QAt2cQFeHx
These dogs in Professional Training at NCR are “rocking round the clock” as they learn to become assistance dogs. They took a break to send our woofs of Holiday Greetings.
Our chapter provides training opportunities (Ruff n Buff) several times a month. During a recent community outing, Suzanne the NCR Puppy Program Manager, offered excellent tips. Thank you, Suzanne!