Can Do Canines

03/24/2026

Yonkers is excited to show some of the skills he is learning for his future as a Facility Dog.

03/23/2026

Grab the limited-edition "Where Good Dogs Do Great Things" shirt design! Proceeds go directly to Can Do Canines to help provide life-changing service dogs to those who need them most. Whether you choose the premium tee or a cozy hoodie (all styles in a variety of colors), you’re helping us train the next generation of assistance dogs. Shop the collection and help us share all the good our dogs can do!

🗓️ Order by 11:59 p.m. EST on April 5 to get yours!
📦 Purchases ship by mid to late-April.

Don’t miss out—grab yours today 👉 https://can-do.link/merch

03/22/2026

Matt was sentenced to 10 years in prison in 2012. At that point, he never could’ve guessed that by the end of his sentence, he would completely turn his life around and trade bad habits for a passion for dog training.

You may recognize some of the names of our graduate dogs whom Matt trained in prison: Ginny, U*i, Iggy, and many others. Matt was also tasked with weaning our puppies from their mothers, caring for them during a critical period of their development and socialization.

With your donation, you sustain and grow programs like the Prison Puppy Program that provides high-level training to hundreds of Can Do Canines every year. Your generosity helps transform many lives, for both the recipients of our specially-trained dogs and for those impacted by these amazing dogs at some point along their journey.

Make a gift today: https://can-do.link/sa26

03/20/2026

In 2020, Jason had been in an excruciatingly painful car accident that resulted in his left leg being amputated below the knee. The impact of the accident crushed all the bones in his foot. After several unsuccessful surgeries, it was decided that amputation was the best solution. However, that solution brought a host of new challenges into Jason’s life. Having a Can Do Canines Mobility Assist Dog as smart as Emmy is helping Jason move his life toward renewed health.

By Beth Billstrom – Emmy came bounding into the room carrying a small plastic container in her mouth. Her tail was spinning like a small propeller as she gently lifted her mouth to Jason so he could take the package from her. The container held Jason’s lunch! “Good job, Emmy!” Jason exclaime...

03/19/2026

We are so excited for the Fetching Ball Gala on Saturday, April 11. This year's Master of Ceremonies, Lauren Leamanczyk of KARE 11, shares why this event is important to our cause. Please spread the word! Tickets are available through April 1 at 🎞candocanines.org/fetchingball. Get yours today!

03/18/2026

Enjoy this collection of photos from the past week. Butter, Aurora, Cooper, and Poppy's puppies are growing stronger and more curious each day!

03/17/2026

Happy Saint Patrick's Day from our very own Irish pup, Crombie. He came to us as part of our breeding cooperative from Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind.

Comment below with your Saint Patty's Day-themed photos!

03/16/2026

Earlier this month, we decided to suspend accepting Autism Assist Dogs applications due to the extensive wait list for this type of dog. The status of those currently on the wait list will not be affected, and we look forward to taking the next steps with those families, as planned. Our timeline for reopening the application has not been determined, but we will keep you informed of updates.

03/15/2026

Samie has joined us for final training!

03/13/2026

While most Can Do Canines teams are formed with dogs who are raised by Can Do Canines volunteers, Jeff provided his own dog, Leo, to go through the training to become a Diabetes Assist Dog. By the time they went through the certification process, Jeff had already given Leo a head start with plenty of thought and training. Learn more about the ways this Owner-Provided Diabetes Assist Dog Team works together.

By Hasini Guntipalli – While most Can Do Canines teams are formed with dogs who are raised by Can Do Canines volunteers, Jeff provided his own dog, Leo, to go through the training to become a Diabetes Assist Dog. By the time they went through the certification process, Jeff had already given Leo a...

03/12/2026

Boop the snoot below to sign up to volunteer at our Fetching Ball Gala on Saturday, April 11! Not available the night of the Gala? We have Friday event set up opportunities, too.

Please click the link to complete this form.

03/11/2026

We have lots to share this week for .

We are celebrating two new litters this week! Aurora (2 puppies) and Butter (8 puppies) are both settling into motherhood beautifully.

Meanwhile, our older pups are hitting big milestones:
👀 Poppy’s pups: Eyes open and taking their first steps!
🤼 Cooper’s pups: Professional wrestlers and world-class snugglers.

And Dixie is loving all the moms to play with!