Canine Companions for Independence® (CCI) provides highly-trained assistance dogs for children and adults with disabilities, free of charge. The most advanced technology capable of transforming the lives of people with disabilities has a cold nose and a warm heart!”
Becky Miller is an Instructor for Canine Companions for Independence. She has been training service dogs for people with disabilities with the organization for 6 1/2 years. She has always had a deep passion for working with animals and holds a Bachelor's of Science degree in psychology with an emphasis in animal behavior from St. Mary's College of California. She is currently enrolled in veterinary technician school and holds a position on the Board of Directors for Zoofari Inc, an animal conservation/education non-profit.
Points covered include:
- The breeding, puppy raising, and final training of the dogs
- The application process for those seeking a canine companion.
- The types of assistance the dogs provide
- Outreach to Veterans
- Prison puppy raising programs
- Canine Companions Wounded Veterans Initiative: Calvin and Service Dog Chesney
Watch Video » - Air Force Veteran Jason and Canine Companions Service Dog Napal
Watch Video » - Wounded Veterans Initiative
Watch Video » - One Team, Two Heroes
Watch Video » - Comfort Dogs on the Diane Rehm Show
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