Who we help
Our assistance dogs are trained to meet the needs of individuals with even the most complex physical disabilities.... read more
What we do
Canine Partners is a registered charity that transforms the lives of people with physical disabilities by partnering them with assistance dogs and other highly trained dogs. Our amazing dogs bring a greater independence and quality of life to their partners, offering security, companionship, and practical help with everyday household tasks. These life-changing dogs also provide psychological and social benefits including increased independence, confidence, social interaction and self-esteem.
We rely on donations and legacies to fund the creation of our life-transforming partnerships.
What our dogs do
Canine partners are carefully matched to the applicants' needs and lifestyle, no matter how challenging. They are trained to help with every... read more
How we train our dogs
Our canine partners undertake a specialist two-year training programme, which begins from selection at seven to eight weeks old. They spend... read more
Where your money goes
As Canine Partners receives no government funding, we rely solely on public donations to keep creating these life-transforming partnerships.... read more
Meet our supporters
We have many supporters including hundreds of volunteers, thousands of fundraisers and many corporate partners all across the UK.... read more
Our Impact
At Canine Partners we are committed to continually improving the services we offer and increasing the impact we make.
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From our blog…
Jackie’s story
Trigger warning: This article contains descriptions of depression and mentions of suicide My name is Jackie, and I’m writing to you to share the story of my incredible canine partner, Kingston. For eight wonderful years, Kingston was right by my side, saving my life more times than I can count. Sadly, he passed away in … read more
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