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Communicating with Lip Readers
Communication is key throughout life in the development of friendships, sharing viewpoints, and simply connecting with others. For those who are deaf or hard-of-hearing, this
Setting Meaningful New Year’s Resolutions
As we enter into the new year, some may find this time to be an opportunity to reflect on the past year and plan for
Managing Holiday Stress
The holiday season is often filled with a sense of joy, wonderment and excitement, with many looking forward to spending time with family and friends,
How to Support a Service Dog
Service dogs play a vital role in assisting individuals with disabilities, offering not only physical support but also emotional companionship. Supporting a service dog in
Understanding the Behavior of a Hearing Dog Living with a Family
Hearing dogs are specially trained to assist people who are deaf or hard of hearing. These intelligent and loyal companions can significantly enhance the quality
Living with a deaf or hard-of-hearing person: advice and insight
Living with a deaf or hard-of-hearing person can be a rewarding and enlightening experience, but it may also bring about some doubts and challenges, especially
What are the disadvantages for a deaf or hard-of-hearing person?
Living in a world designed primarily for those who can hear presents several practical disadvantages for deaf individuals. These challenges can impact daily life, from
A day in a new trainee hearing dog’s life.
This is a follow-up to the previous blog post What dog are we training? The Poodle Dog! – Your Hearing Dog, Inc., where I introduced
What dog are we training? The Poodle Dog!
We all know that a Poodle dog named Sandy is our first hero at Your Hearing Dog Inc. He was donated to us by the
How to relate with a Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing person.
I want to tell you a story about what happened to me at the Grand Kickoff event. The show was nearly over, and the dog
“Nobody got help for things like that back then; everyone would have been back to work the next day.”
Photo from Left: Susan Milford, Michael Milford, Kerrie Milford Montis Alex, Your Hearing Dog Inc., Michael Milford, 15 06 2024, in Belfast, UK, Kerrie Milford
University and service dog
Are you 18 years old? Are you independent? These are two of the requirements to own a hearing dog. Being independent means that you can
Every dog has a talent.
In my last blog, I mentioned that Guardian Service Dogs was present at our Grand Kickoff Celebration event. The founder, David Proctor (SGT), owns a
Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Community
We all want to be part of a group that reflects who we are. For example, when we were in school, we were always divided
A dog with a purpose
When we think about the expression “working dog,” we immediately think of a working sheepdog or guard dog used to protect buildings or livestock, which
How can Reiki helps deaf and hard-of-hearing people?
YHD’s founder David Allery was interviewed by Erin Scott on her Believe in Dog podcast. During their chat, he expressed how isolated he felt after
How do I become a Hearing Dog‘s owner?
As I mentioned in my last blog, today, we will talk about a Hearing Dog and address various aspects of owning one; it’s not just
The Lasting Bond: Human – Canine
Today, we briefly examined how dogs have been by our side as friends and helpers for tens of thousands of years. The first human-dog bonding
