The Dog Blog

Karin works for Guide Dogs at the charity’s Leamington Spa breeding centre. She was partnered with chocolate Cockapoo, Harper, in January 2021. Harper is the centre’s first working hearing dog.

Navigating life with hearing loss had become a struggle for Jess. Then, in June 2021, she was partnered with her hearing dog, Faye. Now, Jess is supported in her work as a hospice doctor in Scotland, with her life-changing Cockapoo by her side.

Puppy Izzy has just started her early hearing dog training, Timmy takes a trip into London, Hugh has some wonderful news to bring you, and much more. It's time to find out what our clever dogs have been learning.

There's puppy chaos galore with our Cocker Spaniels and Labradors, Raven shows off her super sound alerts, and River is going to be a life-changing hearing dog after passing her assessment.

Diane was born profoundly deaf with a rare condition called Klippel Feil Syndrome. An awful experience at the age of nine led to Diane avoiding social situations, but hearing dogs Chester and Merlin have opened up her world again.

Joanne became deaf at the age of three after having measles. She was partnered with hearing dog Peach in 2017, and here she reveals the impact hearing loss had on her life, and the huge difference Peach has made.

Nathan’s sense of isolation, already a problem for him, was magnified during the pandemic, but with the help of his hearing dog Chrissie, he is leading a full life again.

Claire used to ride horses at an international level, but after a riding accident, her life took a turn for the worse. Now with hearing dog Tyler by her side, Claire no longer feels isolated.

We are incredibly lucky to have such a genuinely delightful couple representing the charity in the North West, as well as online, where their cheerful presence is hugely appreciated.

The most wonderful time of the year is upon us! We asked our Canine Healthcare Advisors for their top tips and tricks for keeping your four-legged friends happy, healthy and safe this Christmas.

Natalie and her husband Dave had always planned on starting a family, but Natalie was terrified of not hearing her baby cry if Dave wasn’t at home. Hearing dog Waldo has allayed those fears, and Natalie and Dave are now very proud parents to seven-month-old George.

Miniature poodle Kristo (pictured) has been on a big adventure, Piper's the perfect supermarket customer, Cockapoo Olive is celebrating some amazing news, and more. Find out what our clever hearing dogs in training have been learning.