Canine Partners

02/06/2026

New arrivals at our National Training Centre 🐶

We’re delighted to introduce to you four wonderful pups as they begin the next stage of their training journey!

Meet:

🐾 Ulrich – A cuddly character who adores both his people and his toys. He’s often found drifting off to sleep with a fluffy teddy in his paws or using it as a pillow!

🐾 Enya – A loving girl who enjoys spending time with her foster family’s children. She’s incredibly curious and loves using her nose to investigate everything around her.

🐾 Usher – A super-friendly Golden Retriever who loves cuddles, squeaky balls, and saying hello to everyone he meets.

🐾 Tara – Full of fun and personality, Tara loves people, playtime, and collecting shoes whenever she gets the chance! She’s equally happy snoozing quietly through meetings while her humans work.

We wish these fantastic dogs every success as they continue their training journey 💜

01/06/2026

In celebration of , we’re proud to shine a spotlight on the incredible people who make our work possible 💜

Our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. The time they give, the skills they share, and the energy they bring help us create real impact every single day.

Behind every stat are a group of wonderful volunteers who support others (and dogs!) and help change lives in ways that are both visible and unseen.

We’re so grateful for every moment our volunteers donate to us 🫶

31/05/2026

‼️ We 𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 need Dog Breeding Volunteers in Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Sheffield, Coventry, Northamptonshire and Stoke-on-Trent to help raise the next generation of life-changing assistance dogs ‼️

This is a truly special volunteer role where your home becomes the very first step in a puppy’s journey to transforming someone’s life!

As a Dog Breeding Volunteer, you will:
🐾 Welcome a brood dog (a Canine Partners mum) into your home and care for them like family
🐾 Support occasional litters of puppies, typically around once a year
🐾 Help socialise and shape puppies during their earliest and most important weeks
🐾 Receive full training, guidance and ongoing support from our expert team
🐾 Have all veterinary care and essential costs fully covered

What you’ll gain:
💜 The companionship and joy of having a dog in your life, without the financial burden of ownership
💜 A warm and supportive community
💜 A deeply meaningful role helping train future assistance dogs who change lives every day

Find out more and enquire here:
caninepartners.org.uk/volunteer/volunteer-with-dogs/dog-breeding-volunteer/

𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧?
Join us at our Meet the Broods event on 25 June, 10am–12pm at the National Training Centre (LE12 9SR). Birdie, Louise, Jacq, Kellie, Nita and retired brood Mabel can’t wait to meet you 🐾 Our Breeding Team will be on hand to answer any of your questions.
Register here:
https://caninepartners.org.uk/event/meet-the-broods/

30/05/2026

Today is 💜

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a condition that affects the brain and spinal cord, making everyday movement and daily tasks more challenging for many people. Around 20% of the people supported by Canine Partners are living with MS.

Please take a moment to read Helen’s story.

After being diagnosed with secondary progressive MS, daily life gradually became more difficult for Helen. Simple tasks like picking up dropped items or managing household routines became frustrating and exhausting. But everything began to change when she was partnered with her first assistance dog, Amber.

Amber didn’t just help with practical tasks like retrieving items, opening doors, and pressing emergency buttons. She restored Helen’s confidence and gave her companionship and a renewed sense of freedom. Later, Helen was matched with Canine Partner Kara, who continues to give that same life-changing support today.

“For me, it’s far more than practical help. What you get back is double what you put in. It’s truly life-transforming.”

Stories like Helen’s show the real impact assistance dogs can have in helping people living with MS feel more independent, confident, and supported.

“I couldn’t have wished for two better dogs. I absolutely adore them.”

Read Helen’s full story on our blog and help support more life-changing partnerships 🐾
👉 https://caninepartners.org.uk/blogs/meet-helen-and-kara/

29/05/2026

Shade needed, shade found ✔️

29/05/2026

Happy 🍪

Canine Partner Rolo celebrated with a very tasty dog biscuit from Birds Bakery 🐶

20p from every dog biscuit sold goes directly to us, helping create more life-changing partnerships.

So next time you treat yourself, don’t forget to treat your pup too 💜

28/05/2026

Two years of training to become a life-changer ✨

Canine Partner Eddy began his journey at just 8 weeks old. By 14 months, he had started his specialist assistance dog training, learning the skills needed to support someone living with physical disabilities.

Then came the moment everything changed: meeting Rob for the very first time 💜

Together, they spent two weeks on our Partnership Course, building trust, confidence, and a bond that would change both of their lives forever.

Today, Eddy supports Rob every day, helping with physical tasks at home and out in public. But he’s also something just as important: a best friend, a source of confidence, and a constant companion to Rob.

Our Power of Partnerships Appeal shared the special moment Rob and Eddy first met at our National Training Centre - the place where these life-changing partnerships begin.

This year, we need to raise £55,000 to fund 11 Partnership Courses. We’re now just £13,000 away from reaching our target.

Could you help us get across the finish line?

Donate today. Thank you so much for your support 💜
caninepartners.org.uk/power-of-partnership-appeal/

28/05/2026

Another one of our fantastic staff members Lora joining the APDT C.I.C - Association of Pet Dog Trainers!

Congratulations on passing your assessment, we're so proud of you 👏💜

🌟 Welcome Wednesday 🌟

Celebrating our newest member: Lora Lane 💙

"Hi i'm Lora, an Assistance Dog Trainer for Canine Partners, a charity which creates life changing partnerships between dogs and people with physical disabilities. I'm very lucky to work for such a supportive charity, with a wonderful team of colleagues and volunteers.🐕‍🦺

Previously I spent 17 years in Veterinary Practice working in the UK and worldwide, where my interest in animal behaviour began to develop, and I have continued to maintain my Registered Veterinary Nurse status, a title i'm still very proud of. 🐾

At home i'm kept busy running around after my little boy, labrador, cats, goats and chickens."

We’re so pleased to have you join us, Lora - welcome! 💙 🐶