Author: alangenberg

One Deaf person choosing and raising a hearing dog

6 Week old black Labrador puppy

Choosing a Puppy – Part 1 Performing the Volhard Aptitude Test

Now that a breeder has been chosen, the puppies have been born, it’s time to choose a puppy. Often times the breeder has an order in which they let families choose puppies. In our case it’s the date of deposit that chooses who gets to choose a puppy first. For me, the color wasn’t important,…
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Choosing a Breeder

When it comes to choosing a breeder, there are a number of things to consider. The first is the type of breeder. The first is the more common, easy to find, and typically you can find a puppy straight away… these are known as backyard breeders. Most backyard breeders start off as pet owners who…
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Getting a puppy from a Breeder Vs. Rescue

When choosing a service dog prospect, there are two main options. Getting a puppy from a breeder vs a rescue. While it is true there are some dogs that regardless of background are natural service dog prospects, these dogs are harder to find. A rescue typically gets puppies from either unexpected litter (last litter programs),…
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how can I help

How can I help if I don’t have the money to donate?

I know many People who want to help,  but their finances are too tight to donate. I completely understand. These friends still want to help. I’ve been asked multiple times… how can I still help? The answer is pretty easy. There are a few  ways that you can help still. Setup a chime account with…
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hearing dog puppy

What is a hearing dog?

An introduction to what a hearing dog is. This blog expands on the previous what is a service dog post. It explains just some of the things the dog will learn to alert me to.

What is a service Dog

Some of you may be asking, what is a hearing dog? What is a service animal? This is the first question I will answer. A hearing dog is a service dog for the deaf or hard of hearing. So… maybe we should start with what is a service animal. This is an animal that is…
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