Elvis's adventures continue

Elvis is still progressing well along his training journey, under the watchful eyes of Norman and Joyce. As well as looking after Elvis as his volunteer socialisers, they're playing a big part in his training too. We're very pleased to tell you that this arrangement is working out very well for everyone.

Still, it's not all work, work, work for Elvis. He's having a great time doing the 'socialising' bit too. He's such a friendly little dog that this is really second nature to him.

First up: a wedding! Norman and Joyce seem to go to a lot of weddings and they always take Elvis along with them, as we've shown you before. Here he is getting all the attention, as usual. Is this strictly a 'photobomb' do you think? Comment below and let us know!

Next up, a bit of 'me' time at Ascott, in Wing. "We had a lovely afternoon", says Norman. "Elvis loved the attention from the staff."

We often find our dogs get a lot of attention. It's really great that they do: their burgundy coats are actually designed to bring attention to the fact that the person with them is deaf. This is especially important as deafness is a 'hidden disability'. It can mean the difference between someone thinking a deaf person is being rude because they don't hear them, or not allowing them into a public space, or avoiding them altogether, and being very accommodating, understanding and friendly because they see the jacket and understand the situation better.

Many deaf recipients tell us that they really love their dogs getting attention. We're sure that, if our dogs could talk, they would say the same!

Elvis also enjoyed passing some time during the car journey back home. Joyce laughs: "Elvis really enjoys his car journeys whether it's a good nose around or a sleep. He's so good in the car that we sometimes wonder whether we left him behind and he's not really in the car at all!"

Fortunately they haven't left him behind. Elvis is just gazing out of the back window, being very good and quiet, as he watches life go by.

And finally, dinner time! Back to Norman: "This is Elvis telling us it's 5 o'clock - that is, his dinnertime! How does he know how to tell the time?"

How indeed! Our dogs are clever but as far as we're aware, none of them can actually read clocks for themselves. Yet.

We hope you enjoyed this latest Elvis instalment. We certainly enjoy following his progress, and it's all because you've helped him along his training journey, toward ultimately helping totally transform a deaf person's life. So, once more, from all of us, thank you for sponsoring Elvis!