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Hearing Dogs for Deaf People
@hearingdogs.org.uk
Official account of UK charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. We train dogs to alert deaf people to sounds they can't hear, as well as helping them leave loneliness behind.

Find out more here > https://www.hearingdogs.org.uk/
Gryffin was the perfect passenger on his train journey 🚂

It's so important he feels comfortable with the unusual sounds & movements of the train, in case his future deaf partner travels by public transport.

Not fazed one bit, Gryffin did a brilliant job - well done Team 🎉
November 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The wonderful hearing dog Summer is trying to blend in with her new pals at the garden centre 🐕‍🦺

Summer always shows lovely focus on her deaf partner, Jason, when they're out and about in public.

Well done Summer 🐾🐶
November 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Say 'cheese' 🧀📸

In the prime position for belly rubs, Kasper knows that nobody can resist when he shows off his best teefy-smile!

As he starts his early training, he'll be busy exploring the world around him, learning his 'Sit', and having as much fun as possible 🐾🥰
November 21, 2025 at 10:30 AM
A very happy customer 🛒

In the third stage of his training, Marco has been visiting the shops to build his confidence around new objects.

Not fazed by the busy shops, Marco did brilliantly focusing on his volunteer and taking all the distractions in his stride.
November 20, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Amazing news for Alice...

She's passed the final stage of her hearing dog training and is off to be a life-changing hearing dog 🐕‍🦺

Alice is busy getting ready to meet her future deaf partner and we are just so very proud of her and the rest of Team Alice.

Congratulations 🎉
November 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Hearing dog in training Baloo was a superstar on his visit to a supermarket 🛒

There are lots of potential distractions in store, such as food on shelves and shopping trolleys but Baloo did a fab job keeping his focus and resisting the tasty treats.

Well done, Baloo! 🐶
November 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Hooray for Herbie!

Our clever cocker spaniel has reached a milestone and passed his Puppy 2 Star ⭐

With his new training jacket, Herbie will start to explore public places as heads into the next stage of his hearing dog training.

Congratulations Team Herbie 🎉
November 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Koko is off to the shops 🐶

In the third stage of her training, Koko has been visiting busier public places to work on her focus and basic cues, like 'Sit' and 'Wait'.

Keep it up Team Koko 🎉
November 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The biggest volunteer perk? The company of an adorable dog!

Richard shares "We started by doing holiday cover & were asked if we could have a dog for longer. We loved it!"

"It’s fantastic to see the dog developing life-changing skills."

Find out more: https://ow.ly/cVHQ50X1qQh
November 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Special delivery to brighten up your day 🐶

Jazzy is making herself very comfy as she discovers something that a lot of our dogs learn...

The joys of a cardboard box 😁❤️
November 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Terrific news from Taylor who's passed his final assessment to become a hearing dog 🐕‍🦺

He's been a joy to train and we just know Taylor is going to change the life of his deaf partner.

A huge congratulations and well done to Team Taylor 🐾🎉
November 13, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Gorgeous Gryffin has passed the third stage of his training - the Puppy 3 Star ⭐

He's done a brilliant job exploring public places, and next up will be learning how to alert his future deaf partner to important, and potentially life-savings, sounds.

Great work team Gryffin 🎉
November 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
A super sit in a supermarket 🛒

Waffle has been venturing out into public places in the third stage of her training.

As hearing dogs accompany their deaf partners to many public places every day, it's vital they feel comfortable & relaxed in lots of different environments 🐕‍🦺
November 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Our dogs are wearing their poppies with pride in recognition of Remembrance Sunday ❤️

We will remember them 🌺

Featured in the photos are miniature poodle Nina, cocker spaniel Stanley, cockapoo Favour and Labrador Kennedy.
November 9, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Hearing dog Buddy is always the perfect customer 🐕‍🦺

Buddy always shows lovely focus on his deaf partner, Aaron, when they're out in public and did a super job during their recent visit to the supermarket café.

We're so proud of you, Buddy 🐾🐶
November 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Seeing super Cooper and all the orange leaves make this grey autumn weather totally worth it 🍂🧡

Cooper has a special job as one of our talented demo dogs! Which means he teaches people how our clever dogs alert their deaf partners to different sounds 🐾
November 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM
A spot of train-ing for Kasper 🚂

Kasper was a star on his very first train trip and wasn't fazed by the unusual movements or the new sounds and smells.

As his training goes on, Kasper will build his confidence with different types of public transport.

Well done Team Kasper 🎉
November 6, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Three cheers for fantastic Fergal 🎉

Our clever cockapoo has lots to celebrate as he passed his Puppy 3 Star ⭐

Next up for Fergal will be learning how to alert his future deaf partner to important, and potentially life-saving, sounds.

Well done Team Fergal 🐾🥰
November 5, 2025 at 1:02 PM
A big day out for Bilbo visiting the local library and a stop at the coffee shop for a settle and a little treat ☕

He did a brilliant job keeping his focus on his volunteer trainer and showed off his super 'Sit' and settle whilst out and about in his training jacket 🐕‍🦺
November 4, 2025 at 12:55 PM
"Having Jess by my side is like having an angel watching over me", shares Margot.

"I was partnered with Jess in February 2013, and she was officially retired earlier this year. After 12 years as my working hearing dog, Jess continues to be a most treasured companion." 1/3
November 3, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Pause everything you're doing and say a big hello to Kasper 🐶

Kasper has just started the early stages of his training to be a hearing dog!

This stage of his training will be filled with playing, exploring his surroundings, and having as much fun as possible 🐾🥰
November 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Primrose has passed the first stage of her hearing dog training - the Puppy 1 Star ⭐

She's done a super job learning her basic cues like 'Sit' and 'Down' and next up for Primrose will be working on her recall and impulse control.

Keep it up Primrose 🌸
November 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Things are getting spooky as Waffle continues her training in the shops 🎃🛒

Usually full of new and unusual items, this trip has been filled with the strange and ghoulish instead and Waffle took it all her stride, even stopping for a photo.

What a spooktacular job 👻🐾
October 31, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Barney has been the perfect passenger on his recent bus trip, and that happy smile says it all 🚌

It's so important he feels comfortable with the unusual sounds & movements of the bus, in case his future deaf partner travels by public transport, and Barney did brilliantly 🐾🥰
October 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Fantastic Febee has passed the third stage of her hearing dog training ⭐

Next up for our clever cockapoo will be learning how to alert her future deaf partner to important, & potentially life-saving, sounds as she heads in the final stages of training.

Well done Team Febee 🎉
October 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM