Posts tagged Canine Partners
‘Dual Purpose’ Dog!
Glen Tallett, a profoundly deaf man with cerebral palsy, is the first recipient of an assistance dog jointly trained by Canine Partners and Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.
Deaf since birth, Glen’s cerebral palsy means he has poor co-ordination, muscle weakness and – in his own words – “annoying involuntary movements”. He relies on a wheelchair to get around, and also finds it impossible to articulate speech.
Undeterred, Glen’s main ambition in adult life has been to live independently. In March 1999 that became a reality when hearing dog Milly was placed with him; she allowed him to live on his own by alerting him to household sounds that he was not able to hear. The pair were were inseparable for more than 10 years until Milly sadly had to be put to sleep. (more…)
Canine Partners
What happens to a Canine Partner when their working life ends? We thought we’d ask one!
Stephanie has progressive hereditary spastic paraparesis, a degenerative condition of the nervous system. For the last 11 years, Canine Partner Frodo has helped maintain her independence and quality of life. Last year, Frodo retired, but Stephanie and partner John were pleased to be able to keep him as a pet, alongside new Canine Partner Elmo…
Prince Visits Canine Partners
Prince Harry recently received a warm, doggy welcome when he visited the National Training Centre and headquarters of charity Canine Partners, which provides assistance dogs for disabled people.
The Prince spent 90 minutes seeing the facilities, meeting some of the puppies in training and talking to people who have benefited from having a canine partner.
Canine Partners’ CEO Andy Cook, who accompanied Prince Harry round the charity’s facilities, said: “We thoroughly enjoyed showing him how we train the dogs to help disabled people. He was very interested in our work with the Armed Forces, and had a long private chat with petty officer Stephen Brookes about how the dogs can make such a difference to injured servicemen and women. (more…)
Blind Dog Has Her Own Seeing-Eye Dog
These two dogs are more than just best friends, they share a rare bond.
Ellie, a young cavalier King Charles spaniel in England, is almost completely blind. While her owner and a local animal organization are working to raise money for a vision-restoring operation, a German shepherd named Leo has taken matters into his own paws, and is protecting and guiding her.
“Ellie has cataracts on both eyes and is only aware of shadows,” explains Jean Spencer, manager of Rochdale’s Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, in an interview with the Manchester Evening News. “But Leo, who’s an absolutely massive dog, has become her eyes. It’s touching to watch them together. She follows him around and snuggles up to him.”
Via Pawnation.com
Read the full story: Blind Dog Has Her Own Seeing-Eye Dog.
Flossie and the Dogs Pad
Trainee Canine Partner Flossie is enjoying the best accommodation as she gets ready for her advance training.
Flossie has now joined the pre-advanced training class that, as the name suggests, is preparing her for going into advanced training. All the dogs in this group can be called in at any time to replace a dog in advanced training that gets placed with a human partner. (more…)
Canine Partners Needs You!
National assistance dog charity Canine Partners, which is currently training Flossie, is calling for help from Able magazine readers.
Canine Partners is always happy to hear from any people who would like to apply for a Canine Partner, but they’re also on the lookout for help from individuals and businesses. (more…)
