Definition
Programs that provide and train recipients in the use of dogs who have been taught to help people who are deaf increase their independence and ability to communicate in a hearing world. The dogs obey sign language commands and are taught to respond to a variety of sounds including ambulance sirens, doorbells, alarm clocks, smoke alarms, crying babies and teakettles.
URL Name
LR-7950-8200
Third Level Code
LR-7950
Taxonomy Code
LR-7950.8200
Parent Code
LR-7950
Family Code
L
Second Level Code
LR
Fourth Level Code
LR-7950-8200
Use References
Hearing Alert Dog Training, Hearing Dogs, Hearing Ear Dogs, Signal Dog Training
Publication Status
Draft