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Location: TN | We visited some dachshunds in a rescue this evening and I fell in love with an adult deaf standard male (super chill, loving, bonded right with us, and is mostly house trained). I've never had a deaf dog? Anyone have experience?
I know the deaf male would fit in well with my two other dogs, but my concern is what if he gets out the door or gets away and can't hear me call him to come back? Or when I take him to rodeos or barrel races even if he's in a leash would I have to watch him every second to protect him from stepping too close to a horse?
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Location: Texas | I have a young deaf Aussie Border Collie. I use a training collar on him from Sportdog. I have him trained using the vibration to get his attention. Light buzz to enforce a command. He understands some hand signals as well. We put a LED light on him at night when he goes out so we can spot him. Ours has 100% deafness.
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Location: Arkansas | I'm sure you'll get answers from people who actually have dealt with deaf dogs, but I'm pretty sure I've read where they can be taught sign language of sorts. And they feel thru their feet---like you can get their attention by stomping, etc., for them to look/listen to you. Good luck! |
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Location: Texas | You said adult? How long has he been deaf? How old is he? My dog comes to sign. He will come, sit, lay down, stay, stop, and go away with sign. He stays with the other dogs, but they can also be a distraction. You must be on your toes with them at all times.
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Location: TN | Cowjazz - 2017-09-08 9:45 PM
You said adult? How long has he been deaf? How old is he? My dog comes to sign. He will come, sit, lay down, stay, stop, and go away with sign. He stays with the other dogs, but they can also be a distraction. You must be on your toes with them at all times.
He is 4 or 5 and is a double dapple so he's been deaf his whole life. That's awesome that you do all those things and signs with your Aussie! I actually just came across those vibration collars while doing research. Does that help get his attention? I'm concerned about taking him places with me. I'd definitely have to pay close attention to him at all times at shows or around horses and keep him on a leash unless at home...
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Location: TN | Chandler's Mom - 2017-09-08 9:37 PM
I'm sure you'll get answers from people who actually have dealt with deaf dogs, but I'm pretty sure I've read where they can be taught sign language of sorts. And they feel thru their feet---like you can get their attention by stomping, etc., for them to look/listen to you. Good luck!
That would be cool to teach him sign language. Thank you! |
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Location: Arkansas | KatieMac88 - 2017-09-08 10:18 PM
Chandler's Mom - 2017-09-08 9:37 PM
I'm sure you'll get answers from people who actually have dealt with deaf dogs, but I'm pretty sure I've read where they can be taught sign language of sorts. And they feel thru their feet---like you can get their attention by stomping, etc., for them to look/listen to you. Good luck!
That would be cool to teach him sign language. Thank you!
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Location: TN | I decided to go for it! We will pick him up tomorrow. If anyone has any deaf dog training advice please send it my way! |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | Google Training deaf dogs, I trained a Heeler hand signals when she started losing her hearing. |
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Location: Arkansas | KatieMac88 - 2017-09-09 12:01 PM
I decided to go for it! We will pick him up tomorrow. If anyone has any deaf dog training advice please send it my way!
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Location: Texas | My dogs deafness was the least of his issues when he came to us.LOL He was 8 weeks old and criticly injured by another animal. He had crawled off to die. His ligaments in his back leg are torn so he travels badly. He had several bites that abcessed and turned necrotic leaving us no choice but to cut the tissue away.We forced fluids sub Q and force fed him for a month to keep him alive. When we thought he was turning a corner he got Parvo. It has been a very long road for him but he is well. His deafness we believe came from some of the medications that were necessary to save his life. He is now a year old, and very loved!
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Location: Arkansas | Cowjazz - 2017-09-09 9:04 PM
My dogs deafness was the least of his issues when he came to us.LOL He was 8 weeks old and criticly injured by another animal. He had crawled off to die. His ligaments in his back leg are torn so he travels badly. He had several bites that abcessed and turned necrotic leaving us no choice but to cut the tissue away.We forced fluids sub Q and force fed him for a month to keep him alive. When we thought he was turning a corner he got Parvo. It has been a very long road for him but he is well. His deafness we believe came from some of the medications that were necessary to save his life. He is now a year old, and very loved!
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Location: TN | Cowjazz - 2017-09-09 9:04 PM
My dogs deafness was the least of his issues when he came to us.LOL He was 8 weeks old and criticly injured by another animal. He had crawled off to die. His ligaments in his back leg are torn so he travels badly. He had several bites that abcessed and turned necrotic leaving us no choice but to cut the tissue away.We forced fluids sub Q and force fed him for a month to keep him alive. When we thought he was turning a corner he got Parvo. It has been a very long road for him but he is well. His deafness we believe came from some of the medications that were necessary to save his life. He is now a year old, and very loved!
Wow! He is one tough pup and so lucky to have found you. |
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Location: OH. IO | Cowjazz - 2017-09-09 10:04 PM
My dogs deafness was the least of his issues when he came to us.LOL He was 8 weeks old and criticly injured by another animal. He had crawled off to die. His ligaments in his back leg are torn so he travels badly. He had several bites that abcessed and turned necrotic leaving us no choice but to cut the tissue away.We forced fluids sub Q and force fed him for a month to keep him alive. When we thought he was turning a corner he got Parvo. It has been a very long road for him but he is well. His deafness we believe came from some of the medications that were necessary to save his life. He is now a year old, and very loved!
Wow,LUCKY LUCKY DOG!!!!THANK YOU;)))) |
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Location: Where the long tails flow, ND | I posted on your other thread, but my mom's rescue came to her deaf about 9 years ago. She is white with blue eyes. She worked a lot with hand signals so she is very obedient. She still gets startled easily if she is sleeping but has never been aggressive about it. We just try to walk heavy, or flick the lights so she is aware. You will always have to be alert and aware of where your deaf dog is, especially if you don’t have a fenced in yard. The scariest thing I think is if they get away, the fact they can’t hear anything freaks me out-as far as cars etc. if they get on a road.
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Location: MS | We have a deaf one. She knows signs for come sit and stay. If she's outside at night we shine a flashlight or blink the outside lights and she comes.
Our whole place is fenced so she can't get out. Even when the gates open she knows not to go out.
She obeys better then our other 3 that can hear. She is the most interesting dog I've ever had.
The other dogs sniff her to see if she's still alive when she sleeps.
When I wake her in the morning to go out I just pet her really gently so I don't scare her.
She barks as much as the other dogs do. I was surprised by that. |
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Location: In the land of peanuts and cotton | My chihuahua is deaf. He started going deaf when he was around 10 and he's 16 now. When we noticed we started working with hand signals. Now he knows those. He also feels vibrations. He can't see hardly at all when he's out side so I'll stomp on the porch to let him know he can come in. You'll find a way to work with him. They need love too. |
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Location: Kansas | My Cocker Spaniel is older and deaf. I found that clapping my hands gets his attention. He grows more and more dependent on me as he gets older but I find that a good thing.
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Location: Usually on my horse | I have a deaf chihuahua as well. She was a rescue and no one would adopt her. The rescue actually contacted me and asked if I would take a chance on her. Best little doggie ever. I have taught her hand signals and she looks to me for direction. My house sits 550 feet off the road, so I don't ever worry about traffic. I am more cautious with her when we travel. I haul her all over with me to barrel races and keep tags on her that indicate she is deaf in case she does get away. However, I watch over her more than the other 4. I have never regretted adopting her and would have another deaf one in a heartbeat.
Good Luck with your venture !
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Location: In my own world | KatieMac88 - 2017-09-09 12:01 PM I decided to go for it! We will pick him up tomorrow. If anyone has any deaf dog training advice please send it my way!
Considering there are many people out there that will pas him up just because he is deaf. Makes him worth every effort. I'm the mom of a blind Weimaraner and while not the same as being deaf Henri had his challenges but you just adjust and it becomes a new normal! We've had him 7 yrs and love him to pieces |
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