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Canine Listener ~ Summer 2010
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The Canine Listener is a quarterly newsletter published by Dogs for the Deaf, Inc. to provide information on Hearing Dogs, placements, dog training, and other news about happenings at Dogs for the Deaf.
Here are some sample highlights of our newsletter. If you would like to receive the complete newsletter, write to: Dogs for the Deaf, 10175 Wheeler Road, Central Point, OR 97502 or e-mail us at: newsletter@dogsforthedeaf.org
Shelter Day, 2010 by Beth H., Client Services Coordinator
Recently DFD invited representatives from animal shelters in northern California and southern Oregon to participate in Shelter Day at our training facility. The goal of Shelter Day was to give attendees a comprehensive look at our
Kennel Tech Linda shows off our 5-star kennels
program and the traits we look for in the dogs we adopt from their facilities.
The day began with introductions and demonstrations of how Autism Assistance Dogs and Hearing Dogs work. After that, our visitors were divided into smaller groups to visit various "stations" around the facility for an in-depth tour. Areas visited included the quarantine facility (to learn our intake protocol), the main kennel (to observe how we use music, visual stimuli, and other methods of enrichment to reduce kennel stress), and the play yard (to observe how we work with multiple dogs).
The lunch break provided opportunities for our guests to network with each other as well as to get to know the DFD Training Department. Placed around the tables were pictures of... To read more of this story, click HERE.
Hey Jude
Jude
Beverly Z. began losing her hearing when she was 21, and it has become progressively worse. She lives alone and works as an administrator for an insurance broker. She realized she was missing more and more of what was happening around her and desperately wanted help with being more aware of sounds so she could be more independent. Beverly decided to apply for a Hearing Dog and was accepted after going through the application and screening process. After Beverly had been on the waiting list, the right dog for her completed training. We found Jude, and eighteen month old, wiry, tri-color, Terrier cross, at the Marion County Dog Shelter. Jude was friendly, energetic, and confident - everything we look for in a Hearing Dog. After medical evaluation, Jude began her training...
To read the rest of Jude and Beverly's story, and the rest of our Placement Highlights, click HERE.
Dog Walk 2010: a Space Odyssey An Astronomical Success Hundreds of walkers lined up to start their trek at Dog Walk on June 5 at Hawthorne Park in Medford. This year's popular Dog Walk t-shirt design was again designed by Cheryl Beavers around our
Dog Walk 2010
2010: A Space Odyssey theme. The shirt was black with a silver and blue design of stars, "astrodogs," and a rocket ship - very CUTE!
The weather was cooler this year. Dogs and their walkers enjoyed the walk in the park and all of the activities. Early in the morning there was an agility course demonstration by the Rogue Canine Agility members, and our major Corporate Sponsors were recognized from the stage and presented with their plaques. Thanks to all of our corporate sponsors and donors for helping to make this a very successful event despite the challenging economy.
This year we added a Dachshund Dash - Weenie Dog Races. We had lots of doxies racing to the finish line for prizes... To read more about Dog Walk 2010 and see photos of this fun event, click HERE.
We are very fortunate at DFD to frequently be asked to make presentations to various groups, both locally and around the country, about what we do at DFD. Some of these groups are regular donors such as Good Sam Club state and international rallies, the BPO DOES, Lions/Lioness, and Kiwanis. Many people are not really sure about how our specially trained dogs actually help someone with a disability, and through our presentations we are able to share how we train our dogs and how they make such significant differences in the people's lives.
When I make a presentation to a group, I normally begin by asking the audience to think about what it would be like to be deaf or hard of hearing and go through an ordinary day... To read more of this article and to view and print a complete copy of the newsletter in PDF format, click HERE.
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