https://www.hearingdogs.org.nz/home daily 1.0 2025-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6072458d3131937ba1424bb0/1618103803381-7N32X5YZLMO4JZTO8MPS/Ruby+Working+3.jpg Home - What is a Hearing Dog? Hearing Dogs are specially trained to alert their recipient to everyday sounds such as the doorbell, text messages, baby monitor, timer or smoke alarm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6072458d3131937ba1424bb0/1618175713424-FWFD26SMVV7XCHL7XEWB/brieplacementb.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6072458d3131937ba1424bb0/1618177977351-TWB7UIGCURGQQ8W7A0WE/Margaret%2Band%2BMitzi%2B2.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6072458d3131937ba1424bb0/1618176738929-PTDY1JG390Z5K3O8LOL2/20130516_121607_resized.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6072458d3131937ba1424bb0/22157fdd-4b1e-43a5-bb00-6de2009fd0f4/L220428027.jpg Home - How do we train a Hearing Dog? We make training fun for our dogs by using reward based training. This means we base our training around games, treats and fuss. A Hearing Dog puppy sees their training as a fun and exciting activity, rather than a chore. Click below to find out more about the National Training Centre for Hearing Dogs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6072458d3131937ba1424bb0/1618182320725-PXVV0WXSDV4T7AU96IQI/Vanessa+and+Rogan+Josh+1.JPG Home - Who can have a Hearing Dog? Hearing Dog recipients need to have at least a 65% decibel hearing loss (unaided) in one or both ears. Recipients need to be physically able to look after a Hearing Dog and continue the training. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6072458d3131937ba1424bb0/bb6487a8-0e61-41e4-96d0-444f098dfaa1/Newsletter+Image.jpg Home ISSUE 63 ISSUE 62 ISSUE 61 ISSUE 60 ISSUE 59 ISSUE 58 ISSUE 56 ISSUE 55 ISSUE 54 ISSUE 53 https://www.hearingdogs.org.nz/about daily 0.75 2025-10-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6072458d3131937ba1424bb0/1618193677693-TLOMD8UYGI2PK2EP75W3/Valerie%2BHastie%2B%2526%2BMilly.jpg About - What is a Hearing Dog? When the dogs hear a sound (they have incredible hearing) they gently paw their companion to let them know they’ve heard something and then lead them there. They can learn to recognize and alert their person to sounds like: Smoke / Fire Alarms Alarm Clocks Door Knock / Door Bell Telephone Ringing / Text Message Portable Timer Baby Monitor Other sounds specific to their person’s environment How does it work? Deafness is an ‘invisible’ disability. It continues to be surrounded by misunderstanding. As a result, many deaf and hearing impaired people often experience feelings of isolation, loneliness and frustration. Apart from alerting the person to the sounds there are many other tangible benefits of Hearing Dogs for the Deaf. Enhanced self-confidence, self esteem and sense of well-being Companionship Greater independence Increased security Reduced stress Social interaction New interest and responsibilities Moderate, regular exercise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6072458d3131937ba1424bb0/3756ec35-5033-4437-977c-d8971914a35e/Ardie+in+training_May+2024.jpg About https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6072458d3131937ba1424bb0/1618796801324-9R7A9JW9I3GFTKN6U8BO/Helen.jpg About https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6072458d3131937ba1424bb0/1618796646900-U6TAVTDDMHGTRIQI19JQ/Sophie+%26+Jock.jpg About https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6072458d3131937ba1424bb0/fda3a094-fac5-4634-aae3-cd14ee79b93b/image.jpg About Chloe and Hearing Dog Ardie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6072458d3131937ba1424bb0/7c3af320-6e2c-40c6-a91f-60702b5541a3/Louie+%26+Mum.png About Linda Bradley with her hearing dog Louie. 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Hearing Dogs NZ is an independent charitable trust that assesses, selects, trains and places Hearing Dogs with deaf and hard of hearing New Zealanders. Hearing Dog’s are placed at no charge to the person receiving the dog, Hearing Dogs NZ rely on support from individuals, groups and organisations to help train and place these wonderful, portable ‘hearing aids’! Hearing Dogs New Zealand is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion; ensuring their policies and procedures do not discriminate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6072458d3131937ba1424bb0/4c9f96b5-cb32-401a-ac48-1fb6331602b6/Sponsor+Logo+Layup_Oct+2025.png Hearing Dogs NZ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6072458d3131937ba1424bb0/60ae3b43-00a7-449d-b1bd-c5c923b917f4/Mols+105.jpg Hearing Dogs NZ - Lions Clubs New Zealand Lions and Hearing Dogs unite to enrich the lives of Deaf and Hearing Impaired New Zealanders. New Zealand Lions have become part of an exciting venture to aid the country's hard of hearing. In early 2021, Lions teamed with national body Hearing Dogs NZ to support them in training hearing dogs for the deaf and hard of hearing. Both Lions NZ and Hearing Dogs are pleased to be working together to support our community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6072458d3131937ba1424bb0/6761f1c7-9c45-4528-b7f3-af015df8adc2/Annual+Report+Image.jpg https://www.hearingdogs.org.nz/training daily 0.75 2021-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6072458d3131937ba1424bb0/1618787898888-RNJPN8G7I7BS2HEDPF8E/Ellie.jpg Training - Our Dogs Hearing Dog puppies are sourced from all over New Zealand, from private owners, breeders and even rescue centres. The dogs do not have to be pedigree. They do need to be friendly, outgoing, intelligent and really interested in sounds. These dogs change the lives of their recipient, reducing isolation and giving a new freedom. The dogs love to work! How do we train a Hearing Dog? We make training fun for our dogs by using reward based training. This means we base our training around games, treats and fuss. A Hearing Dog puppy sees their training as a fun and exciting activity, rather than a chore. Click below to find out more about the National Training Center for Hearing Dogs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6072458d3131937ba1424bb0/1618184562960-OQ60BV21WAQX0MCCCN70/hearingdogsfromabove.jpg Training - Training Centre Hearing Dogs Training Centre is situated just 5 minutes’ drive from the New Plymouth CBD. Based in a beautiful rural setting alongside a river and public bush walk, the Centre incorporates a large, fully fenced, free run area. The Training Centre is made up of five separate buildings including the training house which is a 'simulated' house where the trainee Hearing Dogs come each day to learn how to alert recipients to the sounds in the home. The Office, Kennels, Garage and the Recipient Cottage where recipients come to stay while they get to know their dog and learn how to get their dog working to sounds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6072458d3131937ba1424bb0/1618191687595-GUEGGD0HEF7BP2V70UDC/13.jpg Training - Doggy Daycare Doggy Daycare helping Hearing Dogs has been set up to help raise funds. We offer a small dog daycare service on Wednesdays from 8am - 6pm. 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We assess every application for a Hearing Assistance Dog as an individual case. A Hearing Dog is not for everyone; we want to make sure that a Hearing Dog is the most suitable aid for you. In all cases, once you express an interest we will contact you or your representative to find out more about you. 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More information about these roles below, please get in touch with us if you are able to assist Hearing Dogs in a voluntary capacity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6072458d3131937ba1424bb0/1618793497290-M1QKHJICYF2OYIO6WV9Y/19388420_10154690471185905_658161721709433515_o.jpg Get Involved - Ambassadors One of the biggest challenges we face is raising awareness of the role and value of Hearing Dogs. Having registered speakers who can give presentations on our behalf means we are able to raise the profile of Hearing Dogs across the country. We are frequently asked to give short presentations to service groups, clubs and other gatherings; however, we have limited people trained to undertake such engagements. If you think you could help as a speaker please contact us. We will provide appropriate training and resources to enable you to undertake such engagements. Speakers provide their services on a voluntary basis, free of charge. 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