ABLE Environments Podcast: Julia Schuehle with Canine Companions

In this heartwarming episode of The Able Environments Podcast, Barry Long sits down with Julia Schuehle from Canine Companions to explore the incredible bond between people and their service dogs. Together, they dive into the power of the puppies—how these remarkable dogs transform lives by providing not just physical assistance, but deep emotional connection and independence for their partners.

Julia shares inspiring stories from her work with Canine Companions, offering insight into the organization’s mission, the meticulous process of raising and training service dogs, and the profound ways they impact individuals with disabilities. Barry and Julia also discuss how listeners can get involved—whether by volunteering, raising a puppy, donating, or simply spreading awareness.

This episode is a celebration of the unbreakable partnership between humans and their canine companions—a reminder of how love, purpose, and a wagging tail can truly change lives.