Irwin VI

Irwin is a black lab being raised by Maya Lesack. His favorite phrase is "Good morning" and he loves his pink unicorn stuffed animal.

Ingot III

Ingot is a yellow lab being raised by Matt Truitt. He loves to play with loud toys, and his all-time favorite game is fetch.

Jett III

Jett is black lab being raised by Hannah Hanson. He gets so excited when he wakes up that he has to bring a toy with him for his morning adventures.

Vinny IV

Vinny is a yellow lab being raised by Allie McCafferty. He loves to take out every toy from his toy bin and make a pile to sit in.

Lyndon II

Lyndon is a yellow lab being raised by Gabby Stoelting. He loves blankets and is the newest addition to the Clemson-Canine Companions crew.

Previous Pups

Enzo VI

Enzo was the first Canine Companions pup on campus. He was raised by co-founder of the club, Nick Morgan. After a change in career, Enzo has returned to Nick to live out his best life as a pet!

Niles VII

Niles was the club's first yellow lab and was raised by Lexi Jajack-Valverde. He is now working as a successor service dog for his handler. By helping retrieve his handler's phone and opening doors, Niles and his partner make the best team!

Baxter V

Baxter is a large black lab who was co-raised by Maddie Barrett and Anderson Reed. He graduated as a service dog with a facilitator in May 2024. Baxter now assists his handler by retrieving dropped items, opening doors, and guiding his partner in a wheelchair!

Cricket IV

Cricket is a petite lab/golden mix and was the club's first female pup, raised by Julia Ostrowski. After a change in career, Cricket was adopted back by her raiser on Valentine’s Day and is enjoying the pet life!

Cervantes

Cervantes is a black lab who was raised by Juliana Gonzales. He graduated as a hearing dog in November 2024 and now supports his handler by alerting her to noises such as fire alarms, police sirens, timers, and more.

Noor

Noor is a large black lab who started at the Duke Puppy Kindergarten training program. He was later raised by Isabelle Sojack and graduated in February 2025 as a service dog. Noor is now with his perfect match, assisting his handler by opening doors, retrieving dropped items, and helping with household activities.

Harris V

Harris is the club's second golden lab and was raised by Bianca Bacany. He matriculated in November 2024 and discovered that he was better suited for a career change to therapy dog. Harris now volunteers in hospitals with his handler, Bianca, as a certified therapy dog, providing support and comfort to others.

Ansel IV

Ansel is a lab golden mix and was raised by Katie Graziano. He matriculated in February 2025 and is now enjoying the pet life after a change in career. Ansel's favorite things to do are going on hikes and playing with his friends.