We evaluate the approved applicant's dog for appropriate sound response and the dog must have their health checks done prior to the dog's acceptance into the program. Where do the dogs come from? Golden Ears currently has an owner-training program for qualified individuals and their dog.
Their human partners learn to work as a team with their dog in the challenges and joys of this unique relationship. The dogs work alongside deaf/hard of hearing individuals. The dogs are trained in obedience, social etiquette and are taught to alert their partner to vital everyday sounds, such as: smoke alarm, oven timer, alarm clock, doorbell, door knock and cell phone/telephone ring. What is a Hearing Dog? A hearing dog is specially trained to alert a person to sounds important in the home and daily life. Golden Ears has been training Hearing Dogs for more than 28 years
