Photo courtesy of Canine Companions for Independence
Going to the Dogs
Canine Companions will be part of Walking Classic cheering section
This year’s cheering section for the New Albany Walking Classic will include some of man’s best friends.
Canine Companions for Independence will have a cheering station along the course that will include puppies and dogs in professional training.
“This is a great way for us to get to know the community and celebrate the hard work and training of the participants,” says Megan Koester, executive director of the organization’s North Central Region.
Canine Companions provides highly trained assistance dogs for those with disabilities. Headquartered in California, the organization is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Six training centers are in the U.S.; the North Central Region includes 14 states across the Midwest.
Koester says Canine Companions hopes to build a new campus and regional training center in New Albany in the next few years.
“We hope that these four-legged friends will bring smiles and motivation to the walkers, and it will provide a great socialization opportunity for our dogs in training,” she says.
More information on Canine Companions can be found at www.cci.org.
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