"Snow is falling, all around me. Puppies are playing, having fun" ❄️🐾 A first experience of snow for many of our younger dogs, and Sadie was straight outside into the garden to investigate 😊

Halley is keeping up with her training and showing off her super 'Sit' 🐶 In the early stages of her hearing dog training, Halley has started exploring dog friendly places and did a great job taking all the new sights, sounds, and smells in her stride. Well done Halley🎉

Good morning from cocker spaniel Robyn who has been dropping some not-so-subtle hints that it's time for a belly rub 😁

A very merry Marco 🎄 He's taken every new experience in his stride in the third stage of his hearing dog training. Not even the festive distractions can faze Marco, who kept his focus around the many shoppers, tasty smells, and new & unusual decorations. Well done Marco 🐾🥰

The wonderful hearing dog Dolly is always the perfect customer 🐕‍🦺 Dolly always shows lovely focus on her deaf partner, Nicola, when they're out in public and she did a super job during their recent visit to the shops. Well done Dolly 🐾🐶

Tiny Taylor has reached a massive milestone ⭐ She's passed the second stage of her hearing dog training and is now the proud owner of a burgundy training jacket! Taylor has been doing a terrific job and is ready to start exploring busy public places with her trainer 🐕‍🦺

Curl up with a good book? That's what Merlin got up to on his trip to the book shop📚 In the third stage of his hearing dog training, a quiet book shop is the perfect place for Merlin to work on his 'Sit' and 'Wait'. He seems very pleased with the dog themed selection 🐾🥰

Congratulations Koko 🎉 Our clever cockapoo has passed the third stage of her hearing dog training - the Puppy 3 Star ⭐ Next up will be learning how to alert her future deaf partner to important sounds like the doorbell and smoke alarm. Keep it up Team Koko 🐾

A picture perfect poodle 📸 Pearl has been exploring dog friendly public places in the early stages of her hearing dog training. She's done such a super job keeping her focus and even showed off her 'Sit' for the camera. Well done Pearl 🎉

Very good Vegas 🎉 Our clever Lab has passed the second stage of his hearing dog training - the Puppy 2 Star ⭐ Next up will be his own burgundy training jacket which he'll wear as he visits public places and takes his first trip on the train 🐕‍🦺 Well done Team Vegas 🐾🥰

Hello from a very handsome Herbie 🐶 Herbie has just started his early training & is already showing off all the important skills he's been learning. He's doing a super job with his 'Sit' and the very important puppy dog eyes, which always guarantees a fuss and extra cuddles 🥰

The cosiest nap spot 💤 Nala has been a busy puppy, exploring the world around her, having lots of cuddles, and finding the perfect spot for a #SleepySunday

Brilliant Barney showed lovely focus and waited very patiently while his volunteer trainer browsed the shelves at a supermarket 🛒 Going shopping with his future deaf partner will be an everyday task for Barney, so it's important he feels comfortable. Keep it up Barney! 🎉

The festivities have begun for hearing dog Albert 🎄 He was the paw-fect customer when visiting the shops with his deaf partner, Sarah. Albert always shows such lovely focus despite many potential distractions, including giant gingerbread people, trolleys, and tasty smells 🐾

Merlin is off to the art gallery 🖼️ In the third stage of his hearing dog training, he did a super job keeping his focus on his volunteer & working on his 'Sit' and 'Down' in a new environment. We're not sure he's too impressed with the lack of dog paw-traits though 🐾

It's a very proud moment for Jinx 🥰 Our clever pup has reached a milestone as he's now passed the first stage of his hearing dog training - his Puppy 1 Star ⭐ He's done a super job learning his basic cues like 'Sit' and 'Wait' and next up will be working on his recall and impulse control 🐾

He's aced it 🎉 That's right, amazing Ace has passed the final stage of his hearing dog training - the Puppy 4 Star ⭐ He's been doing a brilliant job learning the sounds he'll alert his future deaf partner to, and up next is his final assessment. Well done Team Ace 🎉

Fantastic Fred had his first sensory class! His first classes are all about investigating new objects, exploring the world around him and having as much fun as possible. He even found a new pal in little ted to take along with him 🧸

Meet happy little Humphrey 🐶 Humphrey has settled in really well with his volunteer and dived into exploring his new home ahead of starting his training. The early stages will see Humphrey learn his basic cues like 'Sit' and 'Wait' whilst having as much fun as possible 🥰

Us looking at the weekend on a Friday morning with the same love and and focus as hearing dog Buddy looks at his treats 😍

One star, two stars, Pickles is a star ⭐ Pickles is heading into the final stage of his training after passing his Puppy 3 Star! This is where Pickles will start his soundwork and learn to alert his future deaf partner to important, and potentially life-saving, sounds 🐕‍🦺

We're not saying we have a favourite co-worker, but if we were, it would be this guy! Eddie has been spending time working on his settle and taking in the new environment of an office. All in preparation for the day he might accompany his future deaf partner to work 🐕‍🦺

A double #TongueOutTuesday from Caddie and her mentor, Myrtle 🐶 Young Caddie has the best possible role model in her early training, with hearing dog Myrtle passing on some top tips ❤️

It's impossible to resit the snooze when you're this cosy 💤 Patsy is a pro at finding the warm spots to snuggle into and soon she'll be heading off on her big adventure, starting the early stages of her training to become a life-changing hearing dog. Good luck little one 🐾🥰

Do I get a treat too? 🐶 Lucky showed off his lovely 'Settle' and was the perfect customer during his visit to a café ☕️ Settling is an important skill for any hearing dog as they'll use it in the many different places they visit with their deaf partners 🐕‍🦺

Good morning from Gilbert and his chew toy 🐶 Gilbert is in the early stages of hearing dog training which is all about exploring & having lots of fun. He's doing a great job in puppy class being curious around new objects & learning his basic cues. Good job Team Gilbert 🐾🥰

Magical Merlin has been to the shops 🛒 Going shopping with his partner will be an everyday task for Merlin once he's qualified. He'll visit the supermarket lots during the final stages of his training to get comfortable with all the unusual items, like tills & trolleys 🐕‍🦺

Hearing dog Buddy is always the perfect customer 🐕‍🦺 Buddy always shows lovely focus on his deaf partner, Aaron, when they're out in public and did a super job during their recent visit to the shops. We're so proud of you, Buddy 🐾🐶

A round of applause for Murphy for passing the second stage of his training - the Puppy 2 Star ⭐ He's now the proud owner of a burgundy training jacket, which he's already taken out for a spin and did a super job keeping his focus in the supermarket. Well done Team Murphy🎉

Gryffin was the perfect passenger on his train journey 🚂 It's so important he feels comfortable with the unusual sounds & movements of the train, in case his future deaf partner travels by public transport. Not fazed one bit, Gryffin did a brilliant job - well done Team 🎉

The wonderful hearing dog Summer is trying to blend in with her new pals at the garden centre 🐕‍🦺 Summer always shows lovely focus on her deaf partner, Jason, when they're out and about in public. Well done Summer 🐾🐶

Say 'cheese' 🧀📸 In the prime position for belly rubs, Kasper knows that nobody can resist when he shows off his best teefy-smile! As he starts his early training, he'll be busy exploring the world around him, learning his 'Sit', and having as much fun as possible 🐾🥰

A very happy customer 🛒 In the third stage of his training, Marco has been visiting the shops to build his confidence around new objects. Not fazed by the busy shops, Marco did brilliantly focusing on his volunteer and taking all the distractions in his stride.

Amazing news for Alice... She's passed the final stage of her hearing dog training and is off to be a life-changing hearing dog 🐕‍🦺 Alice is busy getting ready to meet her future deaf partner and we are just so very proud of her and the rest of Team Alice. Congratulations 🎉

Hearing dog in training Baloo was a superstar on his visit to a supermarket 🛒 There are lots of potential distractions in store, such as food on shelves and shopping trolleys but Baloo did a fab job keeping his focus and resisting the tasty treats. Well done, Baloo! 🐶

Hooray for Herbie! Our clever cocker spaniel has reached a milestone and passed his Puppy 2 Star ⭐ With his new training jacket, Herbie will start to explore public places as heads into the next stage of his hearing dog training. Congratulations Team Herbie 🎉

Koko is off to the shops 🐶 In the third stage of her training, Koko has been visiting busier public places to work on her focus and basic cues, like 'Sit' and 'Wait'. Keep it up Team Koko 🎉

The biggest volunteer perk? The company of an adorable dog! Richard shares "We started by doing holiday cover & were asked if we could have a dog for longer. We loved it!" "It’s fantastic to see the dog developing life-changing skills." Find out more: https://ow.ly/cVHQ50X1qQh

Special delivery to brighten up your day 🐶 Jazzy is making herself very comfy as she discovers something that a lot of our dogs learn... The joys of a cardboard box 😁❤️

Terrific news from Taylor who's passed his final assessment to become a hearing dog 🐕‍🦺 He's been a joy to train and we just know Taylor is going to change the life of his deaf partner. A huge congratulations and well done to Team Taylor 🐾🎉

Gorgeous Gryffin has passed the third stage of his training - the Puppy 3 Star ⭐ He's done a brilliant job exploring public places, and next up will be learning how to alert his future deaf partner to important, and potentially life-savings, sounds. Great work team Gryffin 🎉

A super sit in a supermarket 🛒 Waffle has been venturing out into public places in the third stage of her training. As hearing dogs accompany their deaf partners to many public places every day, it's vital they feel comfortable & relaxed in lots of different environments 🐕‍🦺

Our dogs are wearing their poppies with pride in recognition of Remembrance Sunday ❤️ We will remember them 🌺 Featured in the photos are miniature poodle Nina, cocker spaniel Stanley, cockapoo Favour and Labrador Kennedy.

Hearing dog Buddy is always the perfect customer 🐕‍🦺 Buddy always shows lovely focus on his deaf partner, Aaron, when they're out in public and did a super job during their recent visit to the supermarket café. We're so proud of you, Buddy 🐾🐶

Seeing super Cooper and all the orange leaves make this grey autumn weather totally worth it 🍂🧡 Cooper has a special job as one of our talented demo dogs! Which means he teaches people how our clever dogs alert their deaf partners to different sounds 🐾

A spot of train-ing for Kasper 🚂 Kasper was a star on his very first train trip and wasn't fazed by the unusual movements or the new sounds and smells. As his training goes on, Kasper will build his confidence with different types of public transport. Well done Team Kasper 🎉

Three cheers for fantastic Fergal 🎉 Our clever cockapoo has lots to celebrate as he passed his Puppy 3 Star ⭐ Next up for Fergal will be learning how to alert his future deaf partner to important, and potentially life-saving, sounds. Well done Team Fergal 🐾🥰

A big day out for Bilbo visiting the local library and a stop at the coffee shop for a settle and a little treat ☕ He did a brilliant job keeping his focus on his volunteer trainer and showed off his super 'Sit' and settle whilst out and about in his training jacket 🐕‍🦺

"Having Jess by my side is like having an angel watching over me", shares Margot. "I was partnered with Jess in February 2013, and she was officially retired earlier this year. After 12 years as my working hearing dog, Jess continues to be a most treasured companion." 1/3

Pause everything you're doing and say a big hello to Kasper 🐶 Kasper has just started the early stages of his training to be a hearing dog! This stage of his training will be filled with playing, exploring his surroundings, and having as much fun as possible 🐾🥰