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We offer individuals with mental health and psychiatric disabilities the opportunity to train their service dogs.

Our mission is to empower individuals with mental health and psychiatric disabilities to cultivate healing and life building skills through the companionship of service and facility dogs. We facilitate healing and fostering exceptional relationships through comprehensive support, education, and canine training programs. We enable people to forge meaningful bonds and promote emotional well-being in their journey toward recovery. We connect people and their dogs, making their world a better place

10/31/2026

Halloween can be exciting for families, and overwhelming for dogs. Help your dog feel calm, comfortable, and entertained with a few simple steps:

1. Create a calm space away from the door with a bed, favorite toy, and something safe to chew.

2. Soften the sounds of doorbells and knocking with white noise, a fan, the TV, or gentle music.

3. Offer enriching activities such as a frozen stuffed toy, puzzle feeder, snuffle mat, or long-lasting chew.

4. Take an earlier walk and enjoy training or play before trick-or-treaters arrive, so your dog is pleasantly tired.

5. If your dog enjoys meeting people, offer greetings from a comfortable distance or on leash. Never force socializing: some dogs would rather opt out and nap through the evening.

A peaceful Halloween begins with honoring your dog’s needs and allowing them to choose comfort. 🐕

Our mission is to support people through the transformative bond between humans and dogs.
https://altheacanine.org

10/29/2026

Halloween can be fun for your dog, too! 🎃🐾

Most Halloween candy is off-limits. Keep chocolate, xylitol found in sugar-free gum and candy, raisins, grapes, macadamia nuts, and alcohol safely away from your dog.

Try these simple seasonal options instead:
✅ Plain pumpkin, not pie filling
✅ Plain cooked or raw carrots
✅ Seedless apple slices
✅ Frozen unsweetened plain yogurt or pumpkin in a small mold

Keep portions small, introduce new foods gradually, and check with your veterinarian first, especially if your working dog follows a set diet. If your dog eats something unsafe, contact your veterinarian right away.

We’re here to support healthy, confident partnerships between people and dogs. Learn more at https://altheacanine.org

10/26/2026

Althea Canines is seeking to offer TWO grants to Military Veteran and/ or First Responder for our 2027 Service Dog Training Program.
-Must be a Military Veteran or First Responder AND reside in El Dorado County.
Reach out if you or someone you know is interested: [email protected] or 916-604-9449
RRUFF/Healing Heroes

10/24/2026

Service dog training isn’t just about obedience or task training, it’s about the every day movement in a handlers life. Althea Canines provides training support where life happens. Today we worked at the Damas Damas We start our teams org the basics, working through TSA and at the gate. As they continue to grow and learn, we add another layer. Today we started out where everyone starts, the parking lot, then the shuttle in, a potty break for all, then through TSA before settling at the gate. You can see where anxiety shows itself with some of the handlers. Our trainers are there through it all and we are so proud of the progress and strength this class has gained.

10/16/2026

Emotional wellness is not a luxury. It is something we build through daily support, meaningful connection, steady routines, and moments of calm. 🐾

This October, we’re recognizing National Emotional Wellness Month and the many ways therapy and facility dogs can bring comfort and connection to everyday life:

• A calm presence during a busy day
• A reason to step outside and take a walk
• A safe, steady connection
• Encouragement to pause, breathe, and be present

These moments matter for the veterans, first responders, families, and communities we serve. They also matter in our own homes and daily routines.

A gentle check-in for this month:
What is one small step that supports your emotional wellness today: connecting with someone, spending time outdoors, creating a routine, or sharing a quiet moment with a dog?

We’re grateful for the human-canine partnerships that help make those moments possible. Learn more about our work at https://altheacanine.org

10/15/2026

Without him, I don't know where I'd be right now." Service dogs do more than assist—they save lives.

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"When I say he saved my life, I mean literally..." 🐕‍🦺

Service dogs do so much more than perform tasks—they give people a reason to wake up each morning.

🔗 Every dollar helps us train more life-saving teams. Donate today at altheacanines.org (link in bio).

10/14/2026

This October, we honor everyone touched by breast cancer: patients, survivors, caregivers, families, and the medical teams who care for them. 💗

Support shows up in many forms: routine check-ups and early detection, practical help, a listening ear, or simply being present.

In a medical setting, a therapy dog can offer a soft, unhurried moment of calm and companionship during a hard day. No pressure. No expectations. Just a gentle connection and a comforting presence.

To everyone walking this journey: you are seen, supported, and not alone. 🐾

We offer Therapy Dog visits to First Responders, Medical, Educational, and Senior facilities.

Learn more: https://altheacanine.org

10/09/2026

A calm plan helps everyone, including your dog. 🐾

For Fire Prevention Week, take a few minutes to review this simple home safety checklist:

✅ Test your smoke alarms regularly.
✅ Practice your escape plan, including how you will safely get your dog out.
✅ Place a pet alert sticker near your entrance.
✅ Make sure your dog’s ID tags and microchip information are current.
✅ Help your dog feel comfortable around alarm sounds by starting with a quiet recording, pairing it with treats, and gradually increasing the volume. Stop if your dog shows stress.

Preparing, practicing, and building confidence are all part of helping dogs navigate real-world situations. Share this checklist with someone who has a dog at home. ❤️

10/08/2026

To every physician assistant serving on the front lines of care: thank you. ❤️

During National Physician Assistant Week, October 6–12, we’re shining a light on the steady presence, compassion, and strength you bring to emergency rooms, clinics, surgical teams, and community health settings.

You are often one of the first familiar faces a patient meets. Through long hours and demanding moments, you continue showing up with skill, empathy, and care. To us, that makes you first responders in every sense of the word.

We are grateful for the difference you make in the lives of patients, families, and communities, and for the comfort that therapy dogs can bring to the healthcare environments where you serve. 🐾

We offer Therapy Dog visits to First Responders, Medical, Educational, and Senior facilities.

Learn more: https://altheacanine.org

10/07/2026

Abandoned in a field at 8 weeks old, Joseph was overlooked for months. Today, he’s a literal lifeline. 🐶❤️

Through pairing rescues with handlers in need, two lives are transformed at once. Who really rescued who?

🐾 Support our rescue-to-service dog program at the link in our bio!

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Orangevale, CA
95662

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm

Telephone

+19166049449

Website

https://altheacanines.org/

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