What sounds are the dogs trained to respond to?
Dogs are trained to respond to a variety of household sounds, including: the doorbell/knock, smoke alarm, alarm clock, telephone, name call, and oven timer. Q: Am I required to have a fenced yard? A: Yes, a fenced yard attached to the house is required. A common use area will not qualify. Q: How will Dogs for the Deaf help me when I have behavioral concerns or training challenges with my dog? A: During the first year that your Hearing Dog is with you, you send us regular progress reports, and the trainer who placed your dog with you responds with advice or suggestions. After that first year, we keep in contact with clients through yearly reports or visits for the duration of the working life of each team. Additionally, a Trainer is always available by phone or e-mail to respond to questions, concerns or problems. Q: How do I apply for a Hearing Dog? A: Before applying for a Hearing Dog, you need to decide if you would benefit from having a Hearing Dog in your life. Please see ‘Points t
