Canine Home Assistants

Canine Home Assistants are expertly trained to carry out practical daily tasks that may be difficult, tiring or painful to manage alone. This can include retrieving dropped items, assisting with dressing, fetching help in an emergency and supporting household routines, tailored to individual needs.

Canine Home Assistants are trained specifically to support their partner with tasks inside the home. They don’t have public access rights or wear an identifying jacket. They may accompany their partner on local outdoor walks for exercise, but their role focuses on practical support within the home.

Alongside practical help, working in partnership with a dog can support routine, motivation and wellbeing. Responsibility for feeding, grooming and exercise can build confidence and independence. The companionship of a dog and regular time outdoors can also help reduce feelings of isolation.

Applicants must be 18 or over, have a diagnosed physical disability and live permanently in the UK. You’ll need to attend assessment and training at our National Training Centre in Leicestershire and be able to meet the dog’s daily care and exercise needs. This role is suitable for those who don’t require a dog to accompany them in public environments.

Applications for Canine Home Assistants are currently closed while we support people already assessed and on our waiting list. You can explore other canine careers and register your interest for future updates by signing up to our monthly e-news letter ‘Fetch’.