Canine Companions For Independence
PROGRAMS
Event Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship Opportunities range from $1,000 - $25,000. Become a sponsor at one of the Southwest Regional Training Center's events throughout the year. From Dog Fest Orange County to our Sit, Stay, Sparkle black-tie affair in the fall, we have a sponsorship opportunity that may work for your organization. Please call the Southwest Regional Training Center at 760.901.4300 to obtain details.
Sponsorship benefits vary by dollar amount and event.
Team Training
Clients reside on campus during a two-week program known as Team Training, which costs $10,000 per human and canine team. They meet 6 days a week at the Southwest Regional Training Center to learn about canine behavior, care, and handling, and the commands that their future partners already know. The student and their family member(s) learn how to work in partnership with their assistance dog through seminars, quizzes, hands-on instruction and practice. The student is matched with the dog that best meets their needs, a process that amazes recipients who can't believe what a suitable companion has joined their lives. Team Training includes: * 2 weeks of professional instruction, monitoring and evaluation * Training manuals * Equipment, such as leashes, collars and assistance dog vests * Field trips * Private room with an accessible bath, plus community kitchen and laundry facilities * A 24-hour on-site caretaker * A “Going home” kit with grooming supplies, food bowl, toys and a limited food supply * Assistance Dogs International public access certification upon successful completion of exams Team Training costs $10,000 per human and canine team. There are generally 12-15 teams in each class, which is held four times per year.
With the successful placement of an assistance dog with one person with a disability, Canine Companions’ intended results include:
* The graduate will gain enhanced self-confidence, loving companionship, hope, self-esteem and independence.
* The graduate will be able to take advantage of new opportunities that may not have been feasible prior to receiving an assistance dog.
* The graduate and family will gain an important new sense of responsibility in providing care and a safe, loving home for their dog.
* The graduate will make new social connections with his/her peers and community that result in greater inclusion and disability awareness.
Studies indicate that recipients of assistance dogs report that more people approached them (100%), their social interactions increased (87%), and their number of friends expanded (59%) [Fairman and Huebner, 2001]. Overall, they describe a greater sense of belonging and they feel more socially accepted. The bonds developed through these human and canine partnerships create ripples that add meaning and enrichment to each of our lives and strengthens our communities.
Tools and Training Materials for the Southwestern Regional Training Center
Canine Companions has six regional training centers across the U.S. that house and train assistance dogs and serve people with disabilities. That’s six-times the kennel beds, water buckets, training manuals and grooming tools! Help keep our regional training centers looking spiffy and able to replenish tools and Team Training materials as needed throughout the year.
Tools and training materials will be purchased for the Southwest Regional Training Center.
Food for a Dog in Professional Training for One Week
Training a Canine Companions assistance dog requires a lot of kibble! Not only do our dogs in professional training get balanced meals twice a day, they also get kibble for being a "very good dog" when learning commands to enhance independence for a person with a disability. With over 40 commands to learn, your gift will provide kibble, bowls and training treats for a dog in professional training for a whole week!
Food, treats and dog bowls will be purchased for one of our assistance dogs in training.
CONTACT
Canine Companions For Independence
124 Rancho Del Oro Drive
Oceanside, CA 92057
Phone: 760-901-4396