2017
2017 LIONS HEARING DOGS OPEN DAY HELD AT THE LIONS HEARING DOGS TRAINING CENTRE, VERDUN, SOUTH AUSTRALIA September 2017
Lions Hearing Dog “Sydney” came into my life on 7th December 2014. She is more than just a hearing dog, she is a true little life saver. Sydney is a female Beaglier (Beagle x Cavillier), and is 5 ½ years old and loves going back to visit her doggy friends at the Open Days and making a holiday of it.
September 2017
Lions Hearing Dog “Sydney” and Faye Yarroll
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Nice road trip from Sydney to South Australia
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We stopped at many towns along the way
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Taking in some views at Middleton Beach S.A.
September 2017 Taking in some views at Middleton Beach S.A.
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Quick stop at Goolwa
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At Goolwa even the band came out to play for us
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A beautiful day for a walk and some fun in Victor Harbor
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On our foreshore walk down to Victor Harbor
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Walking to Victor Harbor
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Victor Harbor
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Victor Harbor
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2017 Rock & Roll Festival and car show at Victor Harbor
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2017 Rock & Roll Festival and car show
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2017 Rock & Roll Festival and car show
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2017 Rock & Roll Festival and car show
September 2017 2017 Rock & Roll Festival and car show
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2017 Rock & Roll Festival and car show
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2017 Rock & Roll Festival and car show
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2017 Rock & Roll Festival and car show
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2017 Rock & Roll Festival and car show
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2017 Rock & Roll Festival and car show
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Victor Harbor horse drawn tramway
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Victor Harbor Horse Drawn Tramway
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Raining in Strathablyn
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Raining in Strathablyn
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Raining in Strathablyn
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Raining in Strathablyn
September 2017 Mt Lofty in the Adelaide Hills at the Summit
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Mt Lofty in the Adelaide Hills at the Summit
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Mt Lofty Botanic Garden
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Mt Lofty Botanic Garden
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Mt Lofty Botanic Garden
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Mt Lofty Botanic Garden
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Mt Lofty Botanic Garden
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Australian Lions Hearing Dog Headquarters Verdun
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Faye at the Training Centre
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New Uniform of Australian Lions Hearing Dogs
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ALHD Sydney
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Some of the dogs who have been trained past and present
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Some of the dogs who have been trained past and present
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Some of the dogs who have been trained past and present
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Some of the dogs who have been trained past and present
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History and information about Hearing Dogs
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Wall showing from Old days to New (Present)
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Information around the walls
September 2017 The Hearing Dogs have all sorts of animals around them whilst in training. Resident sheep in their run free paddock.
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“Pants� the resident cat at the training centre
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Resident Budgie
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“Stanza” A Whippet X who is in training
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More dogs in training
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Hi I’m “Soda” can I have a tickle please
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More dogs in training.
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This area is the NEW Enrichment Yard for dogs to play in. HOW GOOD IS THIS!
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Dog about to bounce into balls to find treats. Fun!
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This is a mat that goes on the floor and the dog has to find hidden kibble in it. They LOVE IT!
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Stanza having some play time
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Some of the doggy toys and balls in the Enrichment Yard
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You place kibble on top of the wooden sticks for the dogs to find in the Enrichment Yard
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For the boy doggies‌.. A pee post!
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The NEW Enrichment Yard is fantastic ‌. just ask the dogs ‌.. with tails wagging!
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Some of the ALHD Owners and their dogs gathering for the Training Day
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Getting ready for the days training to start
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CEO David starts off the day and welcomes everyone
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Chris talks about travelling with your Hearing Dog
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Howie paying attention in Owners training
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The dogs being good
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Jackie about to take a nap‌.its been a big day
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Zara takes the opportunity for a nap she is just so relaxed
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Hearing Dogs Ashley and Marni sharing a bed
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Lets have a talk about NexGard for the dogs
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Time for Owners refresher training in the yard
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Now who has treats in their hand‌.Minnie knows!
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Owners about to practice Sit Stays
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Walking with your dog through figure of eights
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Sydney goes through her paces
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Drop Command she works a treat for Belinda
September 2017 Little Jackie is resting from the hot sun whilst Doug looks on. Doug …”hey Jackie do you want to play after this”
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Good dogs….stay
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More training‌which was great for owners and their dogs
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How good are these dogs! All ages, shapes and sizes.
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Time for a lunch break
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Great to meet some of the other owners face to face
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Talk from Dr Sophie on what to do in an emergency for your dog
September 2017 David explains how they can use technology for Owners to conference call the trainers from around Australia
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Jan tells us about the HD Friendship Group on Facebook
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Faye thanks Jan for bringing owners together and the years of work she has done for the Hearing Dogs
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Erica explains what NDIS is and who can apply
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Darren talks about new jackets and uniform
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Sydney in her new Jacket - She takes XS size?
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New Collars and Leads will be webbing style
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Linda kindly has invited the Friendship Group to a BBQ and social evening to finish off our day
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And it was a great night as well. Thank you Linda, Pat and Libby for your hospitality.
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Saturday was a rest day before the OPEN DAY so we headed to Glenelg for some sightseeing
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Glenelg
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Glenelg
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A walk around Glenelg
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The tram comes to Glenelg and in the mall is a uni-tri-cycle (whatever this is called)
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Glenelg along the foreshore
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Glenelg
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Glenelg
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Glenelg beach
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Glenelg Jetty to Plaza area
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Glenelg plaza
September 2017 Marina Pier at Glenelg
September 2017 Glenelg
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Valiant Car show at Glenelg
September 2017 Valiant Car show at Glenelg
September 2017 Valiant Car show at Glenelg
September 2017 Valiant Car show at Glenelg
September 2017 Valiant Car show at Glenelg
September 2017 Old Diving Chamber at Glenelg
September 2017 Old Diving Chamber at Glenelg
September 2017 Glenelg local resident resting
September 2017 Glenelg Seagull taking in the water views
September 2017 Australian Lions Hearing Dog OPEN DAY
September 2017 Australian Hearing Bus here to do free hearing tests
September 2017 Visitors from interstate with their hearing dogs. People come from Darwin, Queensland, NSW, Victoria & SA just to attend.
September 2017 Hearing dogs Jackie, Dougy & Sydney
September 2017 More Hearing dog owners all coming together
September 2017 Left: Hearing Dogs Doug, Dyson & Sydney Right: Hearing Dogs Sydney and Marni
September 2017 Hearing Dog Marni and owner
September 2017 Hearing Dogs Marni & Ashley
September 2017 Hearing Dog Ashley
September 2017 Thanks to the stall holders for coming along
September 2017 Thanks to the stall holders for coming along
September 2017 Thanks to the stall holders for coming along
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Thanks to the stall holders for coming along
September 2017 Thanks to the stall holders for coming along
September 2017 Free massage and therapy for the dogs‌ thanks Heather.
September 2017 Hearing Dog Sydney getting ready for a massage
September 2017 Heather Hartley from Bowen Therapies in Mt Barker and Hahndorf area with Hearing Dog Sydney
September 2017 Face Painting for the kids‌.how good was this.
September 2017 Thank you Cheryl for painting our faces
September 2017 Kids loved having their faces painted
September 2017 Kids colouring corner – Something for everyone here
September 2017 Thanks to the stall holders for coming along
September 2017 Thanks to the stall holders for coming along
September 2017 Thank you Rosanna for looking after the Raffle
September 2017 All the Doggy Raincoats were SOLD OUT with rain soaking us throughout the day.
September 2017 HUGE Thank you to the Lions Members who kept us all fed throughout the day!!!
September 2017 Time for the first Hearing Dog demonstration and down came the rain
September 2017 Trainer Mary with Trainee Hearing Dog “Stanza”
September 2017 Trainer Darren was soaked. Rain hail or shine the trainee dogs still worked the sounds
September 2017 Good dog Stanza. Treat time and lets get out of the rain
September 2017 Rain rain please go away
September 2017 The sky cleared for the next demonstration
September 2017 Lions Chairman Rhys Roberts receiving a donation to the Hearing Dogs
September 2017 Thank you for your generous donation.
September 2017 Some of the lunchtime crowds who braved the weather
September 2017 Waiting for the next demonstration to start
September 2017 Just as the next demonstration started down came the rain again.
September 2017 Continual crowds came through the day and all braved the bad weather. Thank You.
September 2017 Stanza got time in the Enrichment Yard after doing its demonstration and getting wet then dried off. What a great reward!
September 2017 More demonstrations and a reward treats in hand
September 2017 Working the smoke alarm and doing a DROP for trainer Belinda
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On the Right is the newest Trainer Bella
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Demonstration time
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Hearing Dog Owner Jan called to the microphone
September 2017 Jan receiving the Bill Holmes Award in recognition of all the good work she has done for ALHD over the years
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Chairman Rhys Roberts presenting the Bill Holmes Award to Jan. Congratulations Jan!
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Now Jan, David surprised you today! But lovely reward in recognition of all your hard work
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Hug and make up. Big Smiles all round.
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Lions Chairman Rhys, Jan and CEO David
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Visitor wants to steal a small Hearing dog … she pleaded to keep them…but NO CHANCE!
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Soda did a great job today and is soon to be placed with her new owner in N.S.W.
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Now pay attention Soda‌with trainer Mary.
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Soda worked the Oven Timer and the smoke alarm
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“Soda� working the Smoke Alarm and gets a reward
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Time for next demonstration of the day
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Trainer Jo with another trainee Hearing Dog
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Trainee Hearing Dog working the Oven Timer and alerting her trainer
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Returning the trainer to the Alarm on the table. Reward time.
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Sending the dog to GO GET another person in case of emergency.
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The dog touches the Trainer and takes her back to the owner/trainer who gave the command
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GO GET command completed. Treat time.
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Final demonstration of the day and the crowds are still around enjoying the day
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Another Trainee ready for a demonstration
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Working the smoke alarm and dropping to the ground. All tasks performed well today by all dogs
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Owner Cheryl reciting a poem she wrote about her hearing dog with Erica.
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Well that must have been funny‌ everyone was laughing at the end.
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As the day came to a close, it was time to draw the raffle prizes
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Well another OPEN DAY comes to a close so friendships have been made that will last a life time
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Some of the Owners and their Hearing Dogs with CEO David. on our way
September 2017 Faye & Robert and ALHD Sydney hope to see you next year for the OPEN DAY.
September 2017 Hope you enjoyed my photos … Faye & ALHD Sydney