Canine Companions
Feb
14
2017

A Day in the Life of Frank

Brienne

Even though Frank may have four paws instead of two feet and have big floppy ears and a wet nose instead of….well you get the picture, Frank’s work day is not that much different than yours or mine.   Frank wakes up, brushes his teeth, gets dressed, packs his lunch and heads to the office. …

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Frank from Canine Companions
Feb
06
2017

A Good Canine Citizen

Brienne Alfano

Just as important, as learning the commands necessary to become a future service dog with Canine Companions for Independence, is learning to be a good canine citizen. Last month Frank had the privilege of supporting Special Olympics New Jersey’s Annual Jingle All the Way.  This year a total of 38 teams participated and raised over…

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Frank from Canine Companions
Nov
23
2016

Friends Come in all Shapes and Sizes

Brie Alfano

It feels like just yesterday we were making the drive to Long Island to pick up Frank.  Fast forward five weeks and Frank has become a much larger presence in our office than what any of us had initially imagined.  Frank has the ability to make friends everywhere he goes and leave behind smiles, laughter…

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