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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
Upcoming contests!
We are all set to walk! At the beginning of the month, we announced two contests: The Valentine’s Day Photo Contest and the March 30-mile
Importance of having hobbies for a deaf and hard-of-hearing person
There is a motivational quote that states: “Find three hobbies you love: One to make you money, One to keep you in shape and One
Happy New Year from YHD! Warm Wishes & Updates
David, Robin, & all of us at Your Hearing Dog Inc. hope you had a joyful holiday season with your family and loved ones! Have