The Dog Blog

It’s a sibling special, as Oakley and Orin both head out for training and Wendy and Winnie show us just what a dynamic duo they really are. Plus, celebrate some amazing news with Labrador Bow!

An exciting month for our pups filled with lots of 'firsts'. Zebedee went for a wander around the shops, Denzel adores his soundwork, and Orla has started her puppy classes.

Since joining as a volunteer, Dawn has been hugely positive, open-minded and accommodating to the changing needs of the charity.

Our top tips for keeping your dog safe and happy during warmer weather.

Today is ‘Take your dog to work day’ which for many of our dogs, is every day! Mike shares the incredible difference his hearing dog, Ron, has made to his working life.

Lauren was born profoundly deaf. In 2008, at the age of nine, she became one of just 12 children to be partnered with a hearing dog in a pilot study, partly funded by the BBC Children in Need Appeal.

Matt and Viv Bridgman give a frank, real-life perspective on becoming first-time volunteer puppy trainers #VolunteerVoices

From giving Ash and Ivan the perfect retirement homes to gardening at our southern training centre, and everything else in between, Phil has made a huge impact since he started volunteering at Hearing Dogs nine years ago.

Celebrate Sarge's wonderful news, meet the adorable Alfie, and you'll never guess who came on site to visit one of our recent puppy classes.

A month of heading out and about for our pups as they explore public spaces. Merlin hopped on a bus, Hovis went to town, and brothers Tommy and Timmy visited the train station.

Nine years ago, Ann experienced a coma triggered by an auto-immune response to a virus. When she regained consciousness, she was profoundly deaf. For Ann, coming to terms with her deafness took time, but then hearing dog Gryffin arrived.

Though she’d be the last to shout about it, Anita has volunteered for and led the York & District Fundraising Group for 15 years!