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hearing dog

noun

Definition of hearing dog

: a dog trained to alert its deaf or hearing-impaired owner to sounds (as of a doorbell, alarm, or telephone)

— called also hearing ear dog

Examples of hearing dog in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 There are winners in seven categories: law enforcement/arson dog, emerging hero dog, guide/hearing dog, military dog, search and rescue dog, service dog and therapy dog. — Hal Boedeker, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Hero Dog Awards: Palm Bay dog honored," 24 Oct. 2017

First Known Use of hearing dog

1952, in the meaning defined above

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hearing dog

noun

Medical Definition of hearing dog

: a dog trained to alert its deaf or hearing-impaired owner to sounds (as of a doorbell, alarm, or telephone)

— called also hearing ear dog

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