We were visited by two members of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People and two of their dogs. Cindy is a very young puppy who is being socialised, and Hetty is the mother of many hearing dogs. The visit counts towards the Community Challenge. Those Scouts that would like to use this evening towards their Community Challenge will need to write a brief report about the evening, explain what they have learned about Hearing Dogs and their activities in the local community. There is more information on the Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.

Reports from the Scouts:

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People When the Hearing Dogs came in to visit the Scouts on 27th of January 2010, we learnt lots about the dogs and how long it takes to train them. The two dogs were very cute especially the puppy. I really enjoyed the evening. It's amazing that the dogs are so clever and that they can understand the doorbell, the kettle, the telephone and even the alarm clock. So, for example, when the doorbell sounds, the dog runs up to the deaf person, nudges them with its nose and stands by the door. One of the best breeds for this job is a Labrador or a Springer Spaniel (I have both of these dogs!) I am glad that some dogs are taken out of rescue centres, trained and then have a happy life with their owner. A deaf person's life can be very difficult if they can't hear what is going on around them. A hearing dog gives greater confidence to it's owner and can also be a good friend. By Jamie