Companion dogs

Are you a dog lover with mild or moderate hearing loss? If you are, a Companion dog might be right for you.

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.

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What is a Companion dog?

These dogs are partnered with people who have some kind of difficulty with their hearing (for example, mild or moderate hearing loss in one or both ears) but who 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.

While companion dogs are well-trained, individual dogs may not be suited to everyone. Sometimes they may have certain personality, behavioural or health characteristics that mean they would be much better 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.

Please note that this quiz is only to determine your suitability to apply for a Companion Dog. If you are interested in our other dog roles please enquire using the following email address: applications@hearingdogs.org.uk

Enquire about a Companion Dog today

Please complete the form or contact us to have an informal chat about whether or not one of these dogs could be right for you. You can reach the team via email at applications@hearingdogs.org.uk or over the phone on 01844 348111.