Hearing dogs

If you are living with severe to profound hearing loss, a hearing dog could give you practical assistance in and outside the home. 

The dog roles we offer

We offer three different, but equally important dog roles supporting people with any level of hearing loss. Find out more about how our hearing dogs could support you. 

Two people sat on a bench outside chatting, one of them had a hearing dog wearing a qualified jacket

Hearing dog

A hearing dog works inside and outside the home. The dog wears a burgundy jacket and has full assistance dog access rights. 

Sound support dog Bertie, a brown Spaniel alerting to a timer in home

Sound support dog

A sound support dog works in the home, responding to sounds. The dog does not work outside the home. 

Julie and her companion dog Ziggy

Companion dog

A companion dog is for people who would benefit from emotional support and companionship due to their hearing loss.

Dog partnerships

From partnership match, through placement and beyond, here's how we'll support you and your hearing dog. 

Mid shot of a smiling woman sat next to a black labrador with her arm around it, the dog is wearing a hearing dogs jacket

More about our dogs

A woman in burgundy Hearing Dogs uniform sits on a brown metal bench outside looking down with her hand extended to a small black and white Spaniel sat patiently in front of her wearing a burgundy Hearing Dogs jacket that says ‘I’m learning’ on the side

Training our dogs

About the breeds and the methods we use to train our dogs to the highest standards.

Equality and fairness

We aim to ensure that no enquirer, applicant or beneficiary of the charity receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, national or ethnic origins, gender, sexual orientation or perceived sexuality, marital status, disability, class, age, politics, religion or belief. Selection criteria and procedures are regularly reviewed to ensure we work in keeping with our values and deep commitment to equality and fairness. If you have any questions, please contact us. We will be happy to help.