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Canine Companions Southwest

Service-dog organization with regional volunteer, graduation and fundraising opportunities.

  • Service dogs
  • Campus tours
  • Volunteering
  • Puppy raising
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Canine Companions’ Southwest Training Center in Oceanside connects the public with its service-dog work. Campus tours, presentations, regional events and graduations offer different perspectives on the organization, from learning how it operates to celebrating newly matched teams. This is a working training center, so visits should be arranged through its public programs.

If you want a longer involvement, explore the regional volunteer opportunities and the organization’s puppy-raising program. These are distinct commitments, so it helps to begin with the role description rather than simply asking to spend time with dogs. A reserved tour or regional event can be a useful first step before deciding how you would like to contribute.

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Before you go

Dean, Gerda and Trixie Koontz Campus

124 Rancho del Oro Drive, Oceanside, CA 92057

Use official contact form to arrange a center tour or volunteer introduction; not a drop-in dog encounter.

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Sources & details Researched 2026-09-23

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