Can Do Canines Hearing Assist Dogs are taught to alert a person who is deaf or hard of hearing to sounds by making physical contact with them. A hearing service dog will paw or nose nudge their human partner when certain sounds occur, and then lead them to the source of the sound. Some of the sounds the dogs may be trained to alert to include:
- a door knock or doorbell
- an oven timer
- a smoke detector
- an alarm clock
- their handler's being called
- a phone ringing
- a baby crying
- a dropped item
For people who do not need the dog to accompany them into public places, a Hearing Assist Dog trained as a Skilled Home Companion may be a good option.
General Criteria for Hearing Assist Dog Applicants:
- Must be a resident of Minnesota or Wisconsin
- Must be deaf or have a severe to profound hearing loss
- Must be physically and financially able to take full responsibility for the dog after certification
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must not currently own a dog unless applying to owner-train their pet
Click on the image below to watch a video about our Hearing Assist Teams.
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