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What are the disadvantages for a deaf or hard-of-hearing person?

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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 communication to accessibility. Here are some significant practical disadvantages faced by deaf people: Despite these challenges, it’s important to recognize the resilience and adaptability of the deaf community. Increased awareness […]

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A day in a new trainee hearing dog’s life.

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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 the characteristics of the poodle dog like our new hearing dog in training, Sandy. What is Sandy up to? In this image, starting from the left, you see Carmen (the

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What dog are we training? The Poodle Dog!

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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 dog breeder Carmen of Little Paws Poodles. Sandy is taking on nearly two years of training to become a hearing dog to support and help his new handler, Kathy, from

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University and service dog

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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

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Every dog has a talent.

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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

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A dog with a purpose

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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?

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How can Reiki helps deaf and hard-of-hearing people?

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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

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How do I become a Hearing Dog‘s owner?

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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

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Importance of having hobbies for a deaf and hard-of-hearing person

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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

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Happy New Year from YHD! Warm Wishes & Updates

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David, Robin, & all of us at Your Hearing Dog Inc. hope you had a joyful holiday season with your family and loved ones! Have you made your New Year’s resolution yet? Team YHD certainly has! It’s a brand New Year! We’re re-launching our blog and revitalizing our commitment to help change lives. For our

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