Dogs for the Deaf: November 2008

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Welcome Winnie & Wilbur!

Welcome to two of DFD's newest family members, Winnie (top) & Wilbur! These two were both rescued from animal shelters and are both currently in training to be Hearing Dogs.

We'll keep you updated on their progress.

In this video, Winnie & Wilbur play together after their bath...

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In 30 years, DFD has rescued and placed over 3,000 dogs in homes as Hearing Dogs, Miracle Mutts (Special Dogs for Special People), Harmony's Hounds (Dogs with Special Needs), and Career Change Dogs.
DFD rescues dogs from animal shelters throughout Oregon, Washington, and California. We choose dogs between the ages of eight months and three years old that are people friendly, confident, and motivated by toys, treats, and affection. We rescue, train, and place over 100 dogs annually.
The dogs are trained with positive reinforcement and lots of love.
Hearing Dogs are trained to alert to the sounds: fire/smoke alarm, telephone, door knock, doorbell, oven timer, alarm clock, and name call. In some cases a dog may be trained for the baby cry.
In addition to sound training, Hearing Dogs are also extensively obedience trained and socialized.
All dogs that enter training are first spayed or neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, and receive any necessary medical treatment so they have the best possible chance to succeed.
More than 1½ million of the 23 million deaf or hard of hearing individuals in the United States and Canada could benefit from a Hearing Dog.
Miracle Mutts (Special Dogs for Special People) - Special furry friends who provide companionship, motivation, and emotional support to people who need a helping paw. These dogs help with depression and loneliness; they provide a reason to get up in the morning and motivation to exercise; and they generally make life more worth living.
Harmony's Hounds (Dogs with Special Needs) - Dogs who have a special physical or emotional need and are looking for someone willing to provide a stable, loving home and any special care they might need with things like on-going medical concerns, old age, anxiety issues, allergies, and seizures. In the right, special environment, these dogs can thrive and provide lots of love.
Career Change Dogs - Wonderful dogs that make loving pets and companions.
Dogs for the Deaf (DFD) was founded in 1977 by the late Roy G. Kabat, a long-time Hollywood and circus animal trainer who raised animals for motion pictures and television shows including "Dr. Doolittle" and "Born Free." His daughter, Robin Dickson, is his successor and the CEO/President of Dogs for the Deaf.

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Welcome Winnie & Wilbur!

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