Dogs for Better Lives<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\u201cIf there’s someone on our waiting list who goes bowling, then we take the dog into the bowling alley. If we have a very active dog, we’re not going to place them with someone who sits at home all the time. We want to make sure upfront we won’t have to take the dog back.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Qualifications for a hearing assistance dog may vary slightly depending on the organization placing the dog. In most cases, however, you must have severe to profound hearing loss to qualify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where Do Hearing Assistance Dogs Come From?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When people think of an assistance dog, many imagine something like a German Shepard or a Golden Retriever. However, choosing an assistance dog has less to do with breed and more to do with temperament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hearing assistance dogs come in all shapes, sizes and colors, and many come from animal shelters. The most important characteristics of a good assistance dog candidate include being energetic, people-oriented and a hard worker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some pets of hearing-impaired individuals can be trained as assistance dogs, as long as they have the right temperament for the job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where Do I Find an Assistance Dog?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Your Heuser Hearing Institute audiologist can provide resources to help you determine if you qualify for a hearing assistance dog and where to find one. To schedule an appointment, call today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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