About us
Who we are
Canine Partners is a registered charity that assists people with disabilities to enjoy a greater independence and quality of life through the provision of specially trained dogs, whose well-being is a key consideration.
The Charity is working closely with the uniformed services to provide assistance dogs to those injured while on active duty. More than 1.2 million people in the UK use a wheelchair, and a significant number of those would benefit from a canine partner. The dogs are carefully matched to the applicant’s needs and lifestyle, no matter how challenging. They are trained to help with everyday tasks such as opening and shutting doors, unloading the washing machine, picking up dropped items, pressing buttons and switches and getting help in an emergency.
The Charity aims to train dogs to meet the needs of people with even the most complex disabilities including members of HM Armed Forces. These life transforming dogs also provide practical, physiological, psychological and social benefits including increased independence and confidence as well as increased motivation and self-esteem. A canine partner also brings companionship, a sense of security and increases social interaction.
Our mission
Our mission is to transform the lives of people with disabilities through partnership with our specially trained assistance dogs.
We aim to achieve our mission at Canine Partners through our values and vision for the future.
Our values
Excellence
We always aim for the very highest standards. We never accept anything less and work hard to make improvements where necessary.
Respect
We always aim to deal with other people in the way we would ideally like to be dealt with.
Passion
We are passionate about our work and the mission of our Charity. We throw ourselves into everything as much as possible and enjoy the rewards.
Teamwork
We are a multidisciplinary team, spread across the UK. We support each other, through good times and the not so good.
The personal touch
We foster a friendly family feel towards anyone with whom we come into contact. Whenever possible we are flexible and seek to tailor-make our service to every individual.
Innovation
We aim to lead the way in everything we do becoming ever more expert. We try new things, in the full knowledge that some things work and some things do not but if you never try, you will never know. We welcome any new ideas.
Our vision
Our long-term vision is that every disabled person in the UK will be aware of our work, and:
- they will not have far to travel to our nearest training centre
- they will not have too long to wait for their dog to be trained
- they will enjoy greater independence
- they will enjoy a better quality of life
- we will remain true to our mission
- we will remain true to our values