Graduation
Graduation
Canine Companions for Independence graduation ceremonies occur at least four times a year in the North Central region. Graduation marks the end of a rigorous two-week Team Training program where CCI’s highly-trained assistance dogs are partnered with a child or adult with a disability or a person who will use the dog to help people with disabilities and both human and canine are trained to work together as a team.

During the graduation ceremony, the volunteer puppy raisers of graduating dogs “pass the leash” to the new graduates, symbolizing the dog’s transition from dog-in-training to assistance dog and marking the official start of long and valuable partnership.


Upcoming Graduation Dates:

• Saturday, November 14, 2009

All graduation ceremonies begin at 11:00 a.m. and typically last one hour. Refreshments are served afterward. Graduations are open to the public and anyone interested in attending is encouraged to do so.

All graduations are free and open to the public. Volunteer opportunities are available.

Location:
Dublin Community Recreation Center
Abbey Theater
5600 Post Road
Dublin, OH 43017
Directions:
From I-270 take exit 17A Dublin. Merge onto OH-161 East/ US-33 East. Turn left onto Post Road. Turn right at Emerald Parkway. Turn left at street light (toward Municipal Building). Recreation Center is on the right.



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