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 At Canines for Comfort, we believe in the power of human-dog bonds. To ensure the best match, recipients must attend weekly training sessions and live within our service area. We offer our services free to qualified individuals and organizations.

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PSYCHIATRIC SERVICE DOGS

  The ways in which service dogs can help people are endless. We tailor service dog tasks to meet the needs of each individual; it's not "service dog in a box."  

Alice

Biscuit

Alice

Alice is a Blue Merle Great Dane acquired through ROAR. She is a natural at serving her owner and has become a world traveler!

Bama

Biscuit

Alice

Bama was acquired through ROAR. He is a handsome Dutch Shepherd/Terrier Mix. He serves an adolescent boy.

Belle

Biscuit

Biscuit

Belle is a Golden Retriever and the "OG" of C4C dogs. Now a semi-retired PSD, she is our lead therapy dog. 

Biscuit

Biscuit

Biscuit

Biscuit is a standard poodle rescued with his mother and littermate. He is preparing to become a PSD and will soon train with his "person." 

Champ

Frankie

Champ

Champ is a Cocker Spaniel mix acquired through HWMAR. He has nearly completed his training and is now focusing on the tasks to help his teenage partner. 

Ella

Frankie

Champ

Ella is a Catahoula/Terrier mix brought to us through ROAR. She does remarkable things for an adolescent boy!

Frankie

Frankie

Frankie

Frankie is a Great Pyrenees mix from HWMAR. She was HW+ upon arrival, completed her treatments and training, and now is away at college with her person! Follow her adventures.

Kona

Frankie

Frankie

Kona is a mini Goldendoodle who came to us from a farm in southern Illinois. He now serves a veteran and retired law enforcement officer. 

Lilly

Lilly

Lilly

 Lilly, a petite German Shepherd, defies her size by making a BIG impact! Acquired from a local breeder, this loving little girl has become integral to her forever handler’s college experience. Follow her on Instagram

Lucy

Lilly

Lilly

 Meet Lucy, a standard poodle donated by Stonewick Poodles. She is now in training with her future handler to refine essential tasks. Lucy has developed a keen ability to recognize signs of distress. 

Max

Lilly

Oreo

Max is a German Shepherd donated by a local family when their child developed severe allergies. Max now makes a significant difference in the life of an Army veteran. 

Oreo

Lilly

Oreo

Oreo is a standard poodle rescued from a puppy mill, along with his mother and brother. He serves an adolescent and proudly attends a local high school.

Ozzie

Phoebe

Ozzie

Ozzie is a Goldendoodle from HWMAR. He is assigned to an adolescent and loves attending school with him to help him manage his day.

Peppa

Phoebe

Ozzie

Peppa is Ozzie's littermate. She is a Goldendoodle who is super in sync with her adolescent handler. She arrived from HWMAR. 

Phoebe

Phoebe

Phoebe

Phoebe is a German Shepherd/Retriever mix donated by a local family. Her littermate is Charlie, a C4C Facility Dog. Phoebe serves a veteran and has made a huge impact on his life!

Rosie

Phoebe

Phoebe

Rosie is one of the most jovial Golden Retrievers you will ever meet! Donated by Dashagold Retrievers, she happily serves a former police officer who is disabled. Can you see the resemblance to her mom, Belle?

Rubie

Sophie

Rubie

Rubie is a Rottie mix who arrived through HWMAR. Her calm disposition and strong obedience make her an excellent PSD. She attends high school and many soccer games with her person. 

Salty

Sophie

Rubie

Vom Olsonhaus Shepherds donated Salty to C4C. A West German show line GSD, he was our first PSD placement and proudly serves a Marine. 

Sophie

Sophie

Sophie

Sophie is a Labradoodle from a farm in southern Illinois. She is preparing to attend high school with her person. Sophie loves to flash her trademark smile.

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Facility dogs

 Our Facility Dogs can only be handled publicly and within the facility by designated Canines 4 Comfort approved and trained handlers. Each of our Facility Dogs is assigned a primary handler with whom they go home each night. 


Danté

Charlie

Charlie

Danté was given to C4C by a friend whose health prevented her from caring for him. He quickly worked his way into our hearts and showed us his strong affinity for children. Danté has established himself as a viable resource at Copeland Manor Elementary School. 

Charlie

Charlie

Charlie

Charlies is a Golden Retriever/Shepherd mix donated by a local family. His littermate is Phoebe, a C4C PSD. Charlie serves as the comfort dog for the St. Charles Police Department.  

Chester

Charlie

Chester

 Meet Chester, our Springer Spaniel! Generously donated by a local breeder, Chester is currently in training to serve as the Libertyville Fire Department's comfort dog. His friendly demeanor and unwavering loyalty make him invaluable to our team. 

Desi

Charlie

Chester

Donated by Stonewick Poodles, Desi is a Standard Poodle recently assigned to the 19th Judicial Circuit Court. They describe her as having an "uncanny ability to make almost everyone smile."  Littermate to Lucy, this girl has a sweet disposition and loves to cuddle! 

Elwood

Elwood

Elwood

Elwood is a Golden Retriever mix who came to us through HWMAR (his brother is Jake). He serves as the comfort dog for the Libertyville Police Department. Check out the Instagram profile of Elwood, the comfort K9.

Hope

Elwood

Elwood

Hope is a Golden Retreiver/Shepherd mix donated to us by a family in Plano. She serves as the comfort dog for the Streamwood Police Department.  

Jake

Elwood

Kaylee

Jake is a Golden Retriever mix who came to us through HWMAR (his brother is Elwood). He serves as the comfort dog for the Grayslake Police Department. See what Jake has been up to when you follow him on Instagram! 

Kaylee

Elwood

Kaylee

 Meet Kaylee, our compassionate standard poodle. Acquired after her owner’s passing, Kaylee is now assigned to Adler School as their dedicated comfort dog. Currently in training, she’ll be joining the class later this year!

Krieger

Maverick

Maverick

Krieger was instrumental in helping us assess the need for facility dogs in schools. He serves Greenbriar Elementary School, where the program was piloted. Follow him on Instagram!

Maverick

Maverick

Maverick

 Maverick is the first C4C dog placed as a law enforcement comfort dog. Donated by Dashgold Retrievers, Mav is another Belle offspring. He is a member of the Bartlett Police Department. Follow his moves on Facebook!

Moose

Maverick

Moose

Moose was donated to us by a family in Oklahoma. He is a Labrador Retriever who has done a remarkable job overcoming his shyness. He loves kids and is a natural at Everett Middle School.


Pickles

Pickles

Pickles

Pickles is a handsome Shepherd/Pyrnesse mix and littermate to Olive.  He is the comfort dog for the Oakbrook Terrace Police Department and has an outfit for every occasion!   

Polly

Pickles

Pickles

Polly is a sweet standard poodle ready to "sparkle" for Diamond Lake Elementary School. She is finishing her "princess" training and preparing for the royal treatment. Follow her on Instagram!

Oakley

Pickles

Oakley

 Oakley! This Golden Retriever, generously donated by Mystic Ridge Goldens, has made tremendous progress and is doing a fantastic job serving his community. From arriving at C4C as a young pup, Oakley is now a dedicated member of the Hoffman Estates Police Department. 

Sadie

Pickles

Oakley

Sadie is a Goldendoodle placed at the Cove School. Her daily calendar includes student therapies, staff support, and special events. She even appeared in the junior high musical, Annie!

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Emotional Support Dogs

Most dogs offer an emotional connection with their owner, however, to legally be considered an emotional support dog the pet needs to be prescribed by a licensed mental health professional.  Our process requires this documentation.

Barney

Barney

Barney

Barney is a Shih Tzu mix who came to us via HWMAR. He helps his adolescent partner through tough days. 

Caine

Barney

Barney

Caine is a German Shepherd who hand-picked his veteran owner/handler during a C4C training session, and it's a perfect match!

Gracie

Barney

Gracie

Gracie is a sweet Pomeranian who has done marvelous things to support her owner's mental health. 

KC

Barney

Gracie

KC, a Lalabradoodle, previously lived on a farm and now helps his owner cultivate emotional balance. 

Molly

Whiskey

Molly

Molly is a  Bishon mix dedicated to improving the emotional well-being of her owner.  She has an impressive repertoire of tricks. 

Olive

Whiskey

Molly

 Meet Olive, a petite Pyrenees and Shepherd mix with a heart of gold! She provides comfort to a young man and has become an invaluable part of his life. Together, they've made incredible strides. 

Whiskey

Whiskey

Whiskey

Whiskey is a sweet German Shepherd mix with a similar personality to her owner/handler. Whiskey loves all the dog friends she met at training.

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Dogs in Training

We introduce dogs to our organization based on temperament. As we get to know them and begin their training, we learn more about their personalities and the type of work they are best suited toward. We do not force a dog into a role. 

Blue

Harley

Dixie

Meet Blue! Named for his stunning blue eyes, this Lab mix arrived at Canines 4 Comfort from Hoof Woof & Meow with a spark in his step. Blue is training to become a dedicated Emotional Support Animal (ESA). We're confident that Blue's loving nature and loyal attachment will provide valuable comfort and support to his future individual. 

Dixie

Harley

Dixie

 Meet Dixie! This delightful poodle mix, rescued by Hoof Woof & Meow, is showing remarkable progress in her training to become a school facility dog. Her gentle spirit shines through as she enthusiastically learns, and we are confident Dixie will become an invaluable source of comfort and support within a school environment.  

Emily

Harley

Harley

Purple Gate Farms' wonderful donation, Emi the Golden Retriever, continues to make great strides as she trains to join a school environment. Building on her natural affinity for people, Emi has also been spending quality time with her future handler and becoming familiar with her new school. We're confident her progress and loving nature will make her a fantastic facility dog. 

Harley

Harley

Harley

 Meet Harley! This sweet Golden Retriever, generously donated by his loving owner, is making wonderful progress in his training to become a compassionate facility dog in a school environment. Harley's natural love for people, especially children and young adults, has made him very popular during his visits to schools and senior communities. 

Macki

Macki

Macki

 Meet Mackie! This spunky Lab quickly won our hearts and is now training as a facility dog for a local fire department and the community they serve. She's bonding wonderfully and progressing with her future handler, preparing to offer comfort and support. 

Nico

Macki

Macki

Nico is a sweet Doodle puppy who came to us from Hoof Woof & Meow. He's a mellow fellow who is already learning his obedience commands. We can't wait to see the wonderful things this gentle pup will accomplish in the future! 

Ryan

Macki

Ryan

Meet Ryan! This gentle Standard Poodle from Stonewick Poodles is excelling in his training and continues to be a cuddle bug! He's mastering basic obedience skills, and we're excited to see his wonderful personality develop further as we explore how his talents can best help others. 

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