Puppy power comes to Leeds and Otley as hearing dog charity expands puppy training programme and seeks local volunteers

National deaf charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People is appealing for dog lovers in Leeds and Otley to become volunteer puppy trainers, after expanding its life-changing puppy training programme into the town.

- By Penny Porter Contributor

The charity, which trains dogs to alert deaf people to important and lifesaving sounds such as smoke alarms, doorbells, and even baby monitors, relies on a nationwide network of dedicated volunteers to help train its puppies that will go on to transform a deaf person's life.

When fully trained, hearing dogs not only provide practical assistance to deaf people, but also offer lots of love and emotional support and help reduce isolation and loneliness, which many deaf people experience.

With demand for hearing dogs continuing to grow, the charity's expansion into Leeds and Otley is a vital step in ensuring more deaf people across the UK can benefit from the independence and confidence that a hearing dog brings.