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  • 20-05-2009 2:52pm
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    bonnygirl
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    hi i have a new dog who is deaf. im looking for anyone who has had a deaf dog or has one who would share some advice on training etc. i have a few books and am starting training classes but nothing like advice that is first hand. she is 3 months and a joy to have just want to do the best i can for her. thanks


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    Harris
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    Hi Bonny

    Congrats on the new arrival! What breed is she?

    I have a blind dog, who is now going deaf too!

    You will have no problem training her with hand signals and touch.

    I am sure you will get lots of good advice here, as well as taking classes.

    Good luck with her and keep us posted.


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    bonnygirl
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    hi ah it must be hard havin a blind dog that is goin deaf.. her mam was a yorkie dont know the father she is white. a hugh personality and full of life. will do


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    Sigma Force
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    There was a deaf Dalmation on, I think it was, Pet Rescue or some such programme yonks ago. They were having trouble calling the dog back so they got a pair of extra large white gloves and used them to wave at the dog to get the dogs attention. Obviously a deaf dog shouldn't be allowed off lead unless the area is completly safe because they won't hear you calling them back if they run after something.

    I took in some white cats many moons ago and one was completly deaf so I used a torch light to call her over, it worked brilliantly and works in the daylight too. So perhaps a strong torch or something like that and when the dog sees it you encourage the dog over to you and give the pooch a treat when she does come back so she associates the light with coming back to you.


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    Morrisd4
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    Hi this is bonniegirl I had to set up new username etc as couldn't remember what I logged in as,it's 2 yrs later and everything went amazing, I learned alot,she now know about 20 hand signals& is very happy& lively little one& very clever thanks for all your advice x


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    TooManyDogs
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    Don't suppose you're the same person who did a deaf dog training class with Siobhan 2 years ago?? 3 of us, a puppy called bonny (you?), dalmation and a terrier.


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    Morrisd4
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    Ye that's me:-) how are u all getting along?


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    TooManyDogs
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    Ahhh!!! Mine was the little terrier! She's getting on great, I'm doing agility with her which has mixed success and I regularily lose her in the back garden when she finds somewhere new to sleep :D


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    Morrisd4
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    Ah ye I remember her to cute:) agility fair play,mine never leaves my side to get lost always has an eye on me,had a bit of separation anxiety for a while but all fine now:) that's to funny that she just hides away asleep bless, hope the damnation is doin good the poor thing didn't hav the best start.good to hear u and yours r doing well


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