Canine Partners for Life

We are CPL

Canine Partners for Life is dedicated to improving the quality of life and increasing the independence of those with disabilities or who are in other situations of need by pairing them with professionally trained service dogs and companion dogs. Our program also provides crucial follow-up training and support services to ensure that dogs form a successful partnership with their human partner. 

We focus on training service and companion dogs to fit the needs of a person with a disability and direct all of our efforts on setting the dog and their human partner up for success. We know that the right dog, with the right training and support, can help their partner not just manage a disability, but fully thrive. 

Our Mission

The mission of Canine Partners for Life is to increase the independence and quality of life of individuals with physical, developmental, and cognitive disabilities or who are in other situations of need. We achieve our mission by providing and sustaining professionally trained service and companion dogs.

Our Vision

The lives of those we serve are forever changed through the opportunities and independence afforded by a steadfast relationship with a service or companion dog.

Our History

Since 1989, Canine Partners for Life (CPL) has been dedicated to training service and companion dogs to assist individuals who are managing a wide range of physical, developmental, and cognitive disabilities. 

CPL was founded in 1989. The organization flourished, and in 1996 CPL purchased and moved to our 45-acre property in Cochranville, PA. Today, this property includes The Marian S. Ware Program Services Center, The Gerret and Tatiana Copeland Kennel, and a training center.

Canine Partners for Life is a recognized and highly respected leader in the assistance dog industry. We were one of the first service dog organizations in the world to be accredited by Assistance Dogs International (ADI), and continue to meet the highest standards in the industry. CPL has placed more than 800 service and companion dogs nationwide and provides support to over 150 active teams, with 60–80 service dogs in training.