Our centres

Southern Centre – Heyshott, West Sussex

Canine Partners Southern Training Centre Our Southern Centre has the following facilities:

Kennels for up to 30 dogs. Our assistance dogs are usually housed in pairs to give them company during their stay with us
Six chalets for our applicants with disabilities and their carers, each fully accessible fit-for-purpose rooms
A large arena which is used on a day-to-day basis to train our assistance dogs in advanced training but can also be used for Partnership Ceremonies, Information Sessions and assessments
A small arena which is used for assessments, advanced training and puppy training classes
Office space for the necessary co-ordination of our work
Meeting room which is used for meetings, presentations and lectures
Dining room and kitchen facilities used by our housekeeping team to provide food and relaxation area during on-site training courses and events
The Gatehouse which is used by staff for overnight duties and also for advanced training in a home-like environment
Plenty of outdoor space for training and free running of our dogs

Our Midlands Centre currently has the following facilities:

A main arena which is used on a day-to-day basis for advanced training but can also be used for Partnership Ceremonies, Information Sessions and assessments
A small arena which is used for assessments, training of our assistance dogs in advanced training and puppy training classes
Partnership residential accommodation that is fully accessible for people with disabilities, plus rooms for carers
Office space for our small team, co-ordinating our work in the Midlands
Meeting rooms which are used for meetings, presentations and lectures
Temporary kennelling facilities for our dogs in advanced training while we wait to build permanent facilities following our Capital Appeal
Bungalow which is used by staff for overnight duties and also for advanced training in a home-like environment
Outdoor space for training and free running of our dogs