Karen reveals what life was like before Watson, and also how our handsome black Labrador helps her at home, in public places, and why he is top of the class at the primary school she works at.
Hilary and John have become the proud sponsors of a hearing dog puppy after raising an incredible £60,000. They have named him Pickles because of their unique method of fundraising - selling pickles!
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.
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.
Simon was diagnosed with bilateral congenital sensorineural hearing loss when he was four years old. For most of his life he managed his hearing loss by ‘muddling through’. Now, with hearing dog Flori to build bridges between him and other people, his life has changed from black and white to full colour.
Meg has been a Dog Training Instructor at Hearing Dogs since 2022. Here, she takes us behind the scenes of our reward-based training and explains how the partnerships with these remarkable dogs are truly priceless.
Laura from Hertfordshire was partnered with her hearing dog Rosie in 2022. Here, she talks about the impact her hearing loss had on her life before Rosie came to stay, and how she helps her every day.
Alison was partnered with hearing dog Gerry in 2022. As well as making a huge difference to her confidence, he’s also made her invisible disability - her deafness – more visible.
Stella was partnered with hearing dog Freckles in March, and it's safe to say that our clever Cockapoo has made quite the difference in the last seven months. Stella reveals her experiences with hearing loss and the impact Freckles has had on her life.
We are celebrating the wonderful Pepper, who is retiring as a hearing dog after almost 11 years of changing her deaf partner, Jenni’s, life. Everyone at Hearing Dogs is so proud of Pepper, and Jenni has shared some lovely memories of their partnership.
Since 2015, Senior Puppy Training Instructor, Michelle has supported many volunteers and pups through the Hearing Dogs reward-based training programme. She reveals how no two days are the same.
Annabel knew she wanted a hearing dog after first meeting one at a deaf community event, and a year ago, was partnered with Guinness, who's made "such a massive and positive impact" on her life.
Great British Bake Off semi-finalist Tasha Stones reveals the impact that being profoundly deaf has had on her mental health. Also, watch the special moment that Tasha met her hearing dog, Cockapoo Digby, for the first time.