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. 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 receive no government funding and rely solely on donations from the public and legacies to help us continue our life-transforming work.
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
Information sessions
If you would like to find out more about Canine Partners and see our dogs in action, then why not come along to one of our information sessi... 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
From our blog…
Meet Lauren, from Tyne and Wear
In 2011 Lauren was diagnosed with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, a degenerative condition affecting the immune system. Devastated at losing her mobility and independence, Lauren’s determination to rebuild her life became possible when she met canine partner Fliss.… read more
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