Dogs 'make deaf children safer'

5 March 2012
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Kurt has given James much-needed confidence and a love of dogs


Dogs are commonly known as man's best friend, but it turns out they may also be a child's - particularly if those children are one of the 45,000 deaf children in the UK.
"Hearing dogs", as they are known, could transform many young lives by offering companionship, confidence and

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