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Training A Deaf Dog
Ever so often in many breeds we find one of our beloved dogs to be deaf.
It may be from a birth defect, hereditary, genetic issues or old age.
No matter what they still are just as loving, smart and devoted to us.
Sometimes we find it hard to deal with this and other times not as hard.
Having a deaf dog means more responsibility in protecting them.
They can not hear foot steps in the middle of the night, a car coming at them,
another dog or animal that may be about to attack them or small child that
may fall on them. We must ALWAYS protect them.
They need a fenced yard without a doubt. They need obedience training just
the same as our dogs that hear. In training your dog that can hear you will use
hand signals just the same as you would with your deaf dog. This is very
important to teach your deaf dog and those dogs that can hear. In teaching
hand signals (sign language) you can use the chart below or use the
ASL, American Sign Language which will also allow you to communicate
with humans that are also deaf. Just as important we need training as well
on how to train the deaf dog. They should be spayed/neutered. Never breed
them.
I have a deaf Boxer. No, she is not white but a beautiful brindle girl.
I have placed some links for those that may be in need of help in training your
deaf dog or if you may know of someone needing help.
They are not throw away dogs. My deaf boxers responds better to my
commands than my Boxers that have ears that work. She is the most loving
girl I can't tell you or express how wonderful she truly is.She learned signs so
quickly.I was so amazed how fast she learned this.
I hope this can be of help many of you that are looking for help with your deaf dog.
http://www.deafdogs.org/
Chart for hand signals
http://www.dfordog.com/deafdogs_signals.htm
To see my deaf boxer click on this link.
http://www.dunnfordboxers.com/ana.htm
Ever so often in many breeds we find one of our beloved dogs to be deaf.
It may be from a birth defect, hereditary, genetic issues or old age.
No matter what they still are just as loving, smart and devoted to us.
Sometimes we find it hard to deal with this and other times not as hard.
Having a deaf dog means more responsibility in protecting them.
They can not hear foot steps in the middle of the night, a car coming at them,
another dog or animal that may be about to attack them or small child that
may fall on them. We must ALWAYS protect them.
They need a fenced yard without a doubt. They need obedience training just
the same as our dogs that hear. In training your dog that can hear you will use
hand signals just the same as you would with your deaf dog. This is very
important to teach your deaf dog and those dogs that can hear. In teaching
hand signals (sign language) you can use the chart below or use the
ASL, American Sign Language which will also allow you to communicate
with humans that are also deaf. Just as important we need training as well
on how to train the deaf dog. They should be spayed/neutered. Never breed
them.
I have a deaf Boxer. No, she is not white but a beautiful brindle girl.
I have placed some links for those that may be in need of help in training your
deaf dog or if you may know of someone needing help.
They are not throw away dogs. My deaf boxers responds better to my
commands than my Boxers that have ears that work. She is the most loving
girl I can't tell you or express how wonderful she truly is.She learned signs so
quickly.I was so amazed how fast she learned this.
I hope this can be of help many of you that are looking for help with your deaf dog.
http://www.deafdogs.org/
Chart for hand signals
http://www.dfordog.com/deafdogs_signals.htm
To see my deaf boxer click on this link.
http://www.dunnfordboxers.com/ana.htm
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