Chelsea: The Story of a Signal Dog

by Paul Ogden and Paul W. Ogden

Book Overview

Paul Ogden, a deaf college professor, and his wife Anne, who is hard of hearing, discovered their "ears" in Chelsea, a beautiful, gentle Belgian sheepdog. Instead of herding sheep, like her ancestors, Chelsea works as a signal dog, helping the Ogdens live as normally as possible. She "tells" them if someone is at the door or on the phone, and wakes them when the alarm has gone off. She even reacts to the sound of strange voices and unusual noises...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0316633755
• ISBN13: 9780316633758
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: Little Brown and Company
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

A Wonderful Story

This is a warm, wonderful story about a very special dog and the family who owns her. It depicts the temperament of a well-bred Belgian Sheepdog completely; Chelsea's devotion to her family and her job is 100%. A great read for dog lovers and those seeking a better understanding of the deaf community. As a bonus, the ending is a happy one!

Touching, warm, educational

If you love dogs and the help they give humans, you will love this book. It speaks of independence gained living with a trained canine, the dedication of the trainers of these dogs and humans, and has some humor. It speaks of the importance of recognizing these dogs as working dogs and not pets, and of allowing them the access they are legally entitled to. I couldn't put it down and wanted more.