The benefits of an hearing dog
Deaf and hard-of-hearing people live in a world where sounds are different: it’s difficult, if not impossible, to perceive some of them, and very complicated to locate them. So how can you ensure your safety in a world where almost everything requires hearing?
The arrival of a hearing assistance dog is life-changing: its mission is to replace the ears and provide reassurance on a daily basis! In France, these dogs have access to every place their owners need to go, without exception: refusal is punishable by law!
A hearing assistance dog means ears... on all fours!
At the end of their long training as hearing dogs, all our dogs are capable of helping and accompanying their recipients in a wide range of situations.
At home
- Wake up in the morning
- Signal that the telephone is ringing
- Show doorbell or intercom buzzer
- Alerting when a timer rings
- In general, showing all the sounds of a house...
Outside
- Signal when someone calls us out in the street
- Make it safe when a bike, motorcycle or scooter comes from behind
- Mark the arrival of a car, streetcar or metro
- Generally speaking, showing the sounds and secure the recipient's journey...
In the car
- Showing fire, police or ambulance sirens
- Indicating another car's horn
- In general, point out any noises that may indicate danger!
A hearing assistance dog is... a daily help!
In addition to their assistance, our dogs also have the role of bringing a different view of disability and of giving love to their recipients… who give just as much in return!
A helping paw for social integration
The disability of deaf and hard-of-hearing people is not necessarily visible, and communication can be blurred in everyday life: people don’t necessarily understand why the person in front of them doesn’t react, or why he or she doesn’t understand them, which can lead to a great deal of frustration…
The presence of an assistance dog, proudly displaying his cape, and his role in helping a disabled person, instantly lifts the mood, and smiles appear: an assistance dog isn’t very common, after all, but don’t forget that he ensures his owner’s safety, so he mustn’t be distracted or touched!
Emotional and moral support
It’s a well-known fact: dogs are man’s best friend!
Having a hearing dog is not just about replacing your ears, it’s also about having a faithful companion with whom to share cuddles, playtime and all kinds of activities that will only strengthen the unique bond that binds a dog to its owner for life!
- restore your self-confidence
- regain your independence
- be safe
- be happy
Helping people who are deaf or hard of hearing is only possible thanks to the generosity of the public: assistance dogs are provided entirely free of charge to their recipients.
Thank you for your support in this wonderful mission!
