--- title: Catching Up with Carson & Calder the Hockey Dog! description: Read about Carson Calder, the hockey dog, and how he brings joy and inspiration to his community while showcasing the impact of service dogs. image: https://project2heal.org/hubfs/Sam,%20Moonpie,%20Ember/IMG_4842.jpg --- [![logo-1](https://project2heal.org/hubfs/Website%20Photos/logo-1.png)](https://project2heal.org/) - [About Us](https://project2heal.org/about-us) - [Our Mission](https://project2heal.org/our-mission) - Local Impact - [Chaperone Program](https://project2heal.org/chaperone-program) - [Puppy Raising Program](https://project2heal.org/puppy-raising-program) - [Stress Down Days](https://project2heal.org/stress-down-day-visits) - [Volunteer Program](https://project2heal.org/volunteer-opportunities) - [National Impact](https://project2heal.org/national-impact) - [Ways to Give](https://project2heal.org/ways-to-give) - [Contact](https://project2heal.org/contact-us) [DONATE](https://project2heal.org/blog/catching-up-with-carson-calder-the-hockey-dog#XJSJFUZM) - [About Us](https://project2heal.org/about-us) - [Our Mission](https://project2heal.org/our-mission) - Local Impact - [Chaperone Program](https://project2heal.org/chaperone-program) - [Puppy Raising Program](https://project2heal.org/puppy-raising-program) - [Stress Down Days](https://project2heal.org/stress-down-day-visits) - [Volunteer Program](https://project2heal.org/volunteer-opportunities) - [National Impact](https://project2heal.org/national-impact) - [Ways to Give](https://project2heal.org/ways-to-give) - [Contact](https://project2heal.org/contact-us) [DONATE](https://project2heal.org/blog/catching-up-with-carson-calder-the-hockey-dog#XJSJFUZM) Catch up on Project 2 Heal in the News — Click to See Our Stories Making Headlines! 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By [Project 2 Heal](https://project2heal.org/blog/author/project-2-heal) on December 8, 2021 ![Project 2 Heal](https://3067823.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/3067823/author.png) ###### Project 2 Heal [Back to main blog](https://project2heal.org/blog) Share [mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://project2heal.org/blog/catching-up-with-carson-calder-the-hockey-dog%20&body=Check%20out%20https://project2heal.org/blog/catching-up-with-carson-calder-the-hockey-dog&media=https://43836172.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/43836172/Sam%2c%20Moonpie%2c%20Ember/IMG_4842.jpg](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://project2heal.org/blog/catching-up-with-carson-calder-the-hockey-dog%20&body=Check%20out%20https://project2heal.org/blog/catching-up-with-carson-calder-the-hockey-dog&media=https://43836172.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/43836172/Sam%2c%20Moonpie%2c%20Ember/IMG_4842.jpg) In 2019, Project 2 Heal teamed up with the Charlotte Checkers hockey team to train a puppy to become a service dog. 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