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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/
"Snow is falling, all around me. Puppies are playing, having fun" ❄️🐾

A first experience of snow for many of our younger dogs, and Sadie was straight outside into the garden to investigate 😊
January 6, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Halley is keeping up with her training and showing off her super 'Sit' 🐶

In the early stages of her hearing dog training, Halley has started exploring dog friendly places and did a great job taking all the new sights, sounds, and smells in her stride.

Well done Halley🎉
December 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Good morning from cocker spaniel Robyn who has been dropping some not-so-subtle hints that it's time for a belly rub 😁
December 28, 2025 at 10:30 AM
A very merry Marco 🎄

He's taken every new experience in his stride in the third stage of his hearing dog training.

Not even the festive distractions can faze Marco, who kept his focus around the many shoppers, tasty smells, and new & unusual decorations.

Well done Marco 🐾🥰
December 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The wonderful hearing dog Dolly is always the perfect customer 🐕‍🦺

Dolly always shows lovely focus on her deaf partner, Nicola, when they're out in public and she did a super job during their recent visit to the shops.

Well done Dolly 🐾🐶
December 23, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Tiny Taylor has reached a massive milestone ⭐

She's passed the second stage of her hearing dog training and is now the proud owner of a burgundy training jacket!

Taylor has been doing a terrific job and is ready to start exploring busy public places with her trainer 🐕‍🦺
December 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Curl up with a good book? That's what Merlin got up to on his trip to the book shop📚

In the third stage of his hearing dog training, a quiet book shop is the perfect place for Merlin to work on his 'Sit' and 'Wait'.

He seems very pleased with the dog themed selection 🐾🥰
December 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Congratulations Koko 🎉

Our clever cockapoo has passed the third stage of her hearing dog training - the Puppy 3 Star ⭐

Next up will be learning how to alert her future deaf partner to important sounds like the doorbell and smoke alarm.

Keep it up Team Koko 🐾
December 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
A picture perfect poodle 📸

Pearl has been exploring dog friendly public places in the early stages of her hearing dog training.

She's done such a super job keeping her focus and even showed off her 'Sit' for the camera.

Well done Pearl 🎉
December 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Very good Vegas 🎉

Our clever Lab has passed the second stage of his hearing dog training - the Puppy 2 Star ⭐

Next up will be his own burgundy training jacket which he'll wear as he visits public places and takes his first trip on the train 🐕‍🦺

Well done Team Vegas 🐾🥰
December 16, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Hello from a very handsome Herbie 🐶

Herbie has just started his early training & is already showing off all the important skills he's been learning.

He's doing a super job with his 'Sit' and the very important puppy dog eyes, which always guarantees a fuss and extra cuddles 🥰
December 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The cosiest nap spot 💤

Nala has been a busy puppy, exploring the world around her, having lots of cuddles, and finding the perfect spot for a #SleepySunday
December 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Brilliant Barney showed lovely focus and waited very patiently while his volunteer trainer browsed the shelves at a supermarket 🛒

Going shopping with his future deaf partner will be an everyday task for Barney, so it's important he feels comfortable.

Keep it up Barney! 🎉
December 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The festivities have begun for hearing dog Albert 🎄

He was the paw-fect customer when visiting the shops with his deaf partner, Sarah.

Albert always shows such lovely focus despite many potential distractions, including giant gingerbread people, trolleys, and tasty smells 🐾
December 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Merlin is off to the art gallery 🖼️

In the third stage of his hearing dog training, he did a super job keeping his focus on his volunteer & working on his 'Sit' and 'Down' in a new environment.

We're not sure he's too impressed with the lack of dog paw-traits though 🐾
December 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
It's a very proud moment for Jinx 🥰

Our clever pup has reached a milestone as he's now passed the first stage of his hearing dog training - his Puppy 1 Star ⭐

He's done a super job learning his basic cues like 'Sit' and 'Wait' and next up will be working on his recall and impulse control 🐾
December 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
He's aced it 🎉

That's right, amazing Ace has passed the final stage of his hearing dog training - the Puppy 4 Star ⭐

He's been doing a brilliant job learning the sounds he'll alert his future deaf partner to, and up next is his final assessment.

Well done Team Ace 🎉
December 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Fantastic Fred had his first sensory class!

His first classes are all about investigating new objects, exploring the world around him and having as much fun as possible.

He even found a new pal in little ted to take along with him 🧸
December 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Meet happy little Humphrey 🐶

Humphrey has settled in really well with his volunteer and dived into exploring his new home ahead of starting his training.

The early stages will see Humphrey learn his basic cues like 'Sit' and 'Wait' whilst having as much fun as possible 🥰
December 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Us looking at the weekend on a Friday morning with the same love and and focus as hearing dog Buddy looks at his treats 😍
December 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM
One star, two stars, Pickles is a star ⭐

Pickles is heading into the final stage of his training after passing his Puppy 3 Star!

This is where Pickles will start his soundwork and learn to alert his future deaf partner to important, and potentially life-saving, sounds 🐕‍🦺
December 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
We're not saying we have a favourite co-worker, but if we were, it would be this guy!

Eddie has been spending time working on his settle and taking in the new environment of an office.

All in preparation for the day he might accompany his future deaf partner to work 🐕‍🦺
December 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM
A double #TongueOutTuesday from Caddie and her mentor, Myrtle 🐶

Young Caddie has the best possible role model in her early training, with hearing dog Myrtle passing on some top tips ❤️
December 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM
It's impossible to resit the snooze when you're this cosy 💤

Patsy is a pro at finding the warm spots to snuggle into and soon she'll be heading off on her big adventure, starting the early stages of her training to become a life-changing hearing dog.

Good luck little one 🐾🥰
November 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Do I get a treat too? 🐶

Lucky showed off his lovely 'Settle' and was the perfect customer during his visit to a café ☕️

Settling is an important skill for any hearing dog as they'll use it in the many different places they visit with their deaf partners 🐕‍🦺
November 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM