Can Do Canines

11/08/2025

Head to the Live tab on our YouTube channel this Wednesday evening for more cuteness in action!

11/07/2025

Meet Pico and his Autism Assist Dog Waylon. “Pico has always related to animals better than humans,” said Pico’s stepmom, Rachel. “So having someone, Waylon, that he needs to be aware of and take care of makes him more aware of himself. For example, when he would have just walked into a street without checking for cars, now he’ll stop and look to make sure it's safe for Waylon to cross the street.” Read more about the ways Pico and Waylon partner together.

By Jessica Kellogg – The phrase “in his own world” is one way to describe how 13-year-old Pico’s life is influenced by his autism. It was not uncommon for Pico to wander off, seemingly unaware of what his family was doing, or cross streets without awareness of traffic. Pico’s parents descr...

11/06/2025

We had a big week at the Whelping and Growth Center. Another expecting mom, Beyah, has arrived. She and Sasha have become fast friends, and they enjoy snuggling and playing together.

Sasha and her puppies are doing great. Babies have their eyes and ears open, and they are up playing with each other and toys! Although from these photos, you will see that they are practicing sleeping in some unique positions.😂Some puppies are beginning to find their voice.

11/03/2025

Recently, Breaking Bad star RJ Mitte visited our facility in New Hope, MN. RJ, who also has cerebral palsy, is a passionate advocate for our mission of providing specially trained dogs for people with disabilities. Early giving is open already for Give to the Max Day! Donate today at 🔗can-do.link/gtmd

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from our team! We want to see your dog's costume. Pop a photo in the comments!

10/30/2025

We were thrilled to be the charity partner for the 2025 Fall Conference of the National Equipment Finance Association (NEFA), which was held in Minneapolis last month.

During the conference, they organized a volunteer project where participants packed nearly 100 grooming kits to be given to clients when they leave with their new dog, and raised over $15,000 to support our mission. This generous amount was made possible through a matching opportunity from the event sponsor, Channel. Additionally, they will be naming a future hero through our Name-a-Puppy sponsorship program.

We are incredibly grateful to partner with the community not only to raise funds to change lives through specially trained assistance dogs but also to spread awareness of our mission.

A huge thank you to NEFA and everyone who attended the Fall Conference. You truly make our tails wag!

10/29/2025

Sasha's babies are toddling around, and their eyes are just starting to open. Mama Sasha is getting to enjoy some fresh fall air and sunshine.

10/28/2025

This Penny shows us how she alerts to alarms, doorbells, and phone sounds.

10/26/2025

There is still time to order the limited-edition design: “Four Paws. One Purpose.” The design is available in multiple colors and styles. This shirt honors the amazing dedication of service dogs. Order at can-do.link/merch.

Order by 11:59 p.m. EST on October 31 to get yours! Purchases ship by late November—just in time for the holidays!

10/24/2025

A few weeks ago, we reached out to RJ Mitte, who played Walter "Flynn" White Jr. on AMC’s Breaking Bad. RJ has cerebral palsy, just as many Can Do Canines clients do, and he immediately became interested in starting a partnership with our organization.

It just so happened that RJ and his fiancée, Kennedy Suarez, were visiting the Twin Cities on October 22 for RJ’s work on a new movie, and they decided to spend some time at Can Do Canines.

Read the full story on our website.

A few weeks ago, we reached out to RJ Mitte, who played Walter “Flynn” White Jr. on AMC’s Breaking Bad. RJ has cerebral palsy, just as many Can Do Canines clients do, and he immediately became interested in starting a partnership with our organization. It just so happened that RJ and his fianc...

10/22/2025

Sasha's puppies are growing, but they are still smaller than a football. This litter's temporary names are based on some NFL teams. They are also starting to wear their little training capes for very short periods of time.