FROM paying for shopping, to opening doors, two-year-old Connor can do it all.
The black Labrador cross Retriever has been a lifeline for Wendy Robson, who suffers from muscular dystrophy.
The disability has affected all the 53-year-old's limbs – she has to use a wheelchair and has limited movement in her arms.
But thanks to the Canine Partners, she still has her independence and can live her life without having to rely on her partner Pete.
"I don't think anyone can really understand how much of an impact Connor has had on my life," she said.
"He is adorable and we connected straight away.
"At home he does all sorts for me from finding my slippers and the remote for the TV, to pulling the washing basket outside and emptying the washing machine.
"When I go shopping I give him my purse to hand over to the person on the till and he takes the receipt for me.
"On a night he puts my legs in bed and sometimes he helps me get undressed."
However, weighing 37kg and being quite a strong dog, sometimes he can be a bit eager with his picking up and passing of items.
"He can be a bit tough when he picks things up," said Wendy, of Kingswood. "He picked up my Kindle once and when it reached me the screen had been cracked.
"When he is paying for my shopping I make sure he doesn't hand my cards over otherwise they would come back with teeth marks through them.
"He is amazing though and the effect he has had on my life has been unbelievable."
As well as the tasks around the home, Connor also has a role to play at work with Wendy, who is a social worker for Hull City Council.
"He has his own folder which he takes to one of my colleagues," she said.
"He also jumps up to open doors for me.
"Connor also comes on visits with me. He puts his head on the knee of older people. As long as there is a fuss and he sees the other person's face light up then he is happy."
The Canine Partners charity trains assistance dogs for people with disabilities.
The aim is for people with disabilities to enjoy greater independence and a better quality of life, by providing specially trained assistance dogs.
The charity receives no government funding and relies solely on public donations.
Wendy said: "What Canine Partners does is amazing.
"I feel safe in the house when I am on my own if Connor is there.
"The things Connor can do is amazing. It has changed my life.
"I couldn't be without him."
A spokesman from the charity said: "These life-transforming dogs also provide practical, physiological 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."
Visit www.caninepartners. org.uk for more information.
