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 (witness) Michael Milford talks about his time before, during, and after volunteering in the UDR and how his experience changed him through a life he loved. At the same time, […]
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 take care of yourself, and obviously, you need to be at the age of maturity. University and college are examples of how you approach adult life; you are no longer
University and service dog Read More »
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 service dog called Jeffrey. Jeffrey is a Doberman trained to warn David about a coming Seizure after an incident during his time in Iraq. Since the incident, he has come
Every dog has a talent. Read More »
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 into groups to complete projects, but also, at any break, we were in a group or tried to fit in a group. A small community of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing people
Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Community Read More »
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 is true. Still, there are many other working dogs, like Hearing dogs, Rescue Service dogs, a police dog, and a bomb-sniffing dog. So, what makes a dog a working dog?
A dog with a purpose Read More »
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 he suddenly lost his hearing as an adult. Sometimes people who experience hearing loss can feel misunderstood because others don’t make the effort to “put themselves in your shoes,” try
How can Reiki helps deaf and hard-of-hearing people? Read More »
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 about owning a dog but a trained Service Dog. Individuals with hearing loss or Deafness face challenges communicating in a world built for hearing people. It may feel isolating for
How do I become a Hearing Dog‘s owner? Read More »
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 was traced back at least 14,000 years ago to the Bonn-Oberkassel dogs, two canine companions who were found buried next to their humans at a basalt quarry in Bonn, Germany.
The Lasting Bond: Human – Canine Read More »
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 Dog Walk Challenge. We have finalized the details and are ready for you to join us. THE VALENTINE’S DAY PHOTO CONTEST Love is in the air….. because it’s February! This
Upcoming contests! Read More »
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 to be creative.” I first saw this quote during the COVID period, when we were all stuck in the house trying to figure out what to do for the rest
Importance of having hobbies for a deaf and hard-of-hearing person Read More »
