Companion dogs
If you are a dog lover with mild or moderate hearing loss, a companion dog might be right for you.
What is a companion dog?
Companion dogs are partnered with people who have some kind of difficulty with their hearing. For example, they may suffer from mild or moderate hearing loss in one or both ears, but they don’t need to rely on a dog to alert them to sounds.
Companion dogs provide companionship and emotional support, providing friendship and in many cases, reducing isolation and loneliness.
Every dog is an individual and our companion dogs may have certain personality, behavioural or health characteristics that mean they are best suited to people with specific lifestyles.
When one of these dogs is matched with someone with hearing loss, we provide support during the ‘settling in’ period to ensure the match is successful before the dog is permanently adopted by their partner.
And if a friend or family member has some level of hearing loss and could benefit from the companionship of a well-trained dog please get in touch.
Lenny is my ultimate comfort blanket. With my daughter away at university and my husband often in the office, it’s reassuring to know that Lenny is always here with me. He’s like my own personal bodyguard and keeps me safe 24/7.
