Training a deaf dog..
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I don't have a deaf dog but I have always wanted one. This website has a lot of good information on training hand signals and getting your little guy used to being woken up by touch so you don't startle him.
Deaf Dog Education Action Fund
Deaf Dog Education Action Fund
Thanks for the site! We actually have been touching him at odd times since we got him at 8 1/2 weeks. We touch him when he is sleeping, wake him up as well, we touch him when he eats, plays, chews on toys, goes pee and poo (lol I am sure I look odd when out on a walk doing it) we use touch as a very positive praise for him.
We tried to use the flashlight idea with the little red beamy light, yea that is now a "OMG THING TO CHASE!" same with a regular flashlight. I do flash the porch light on and off when its time to come in and I think he is starting to get it.
I have a hand signal for sit, down, and even eat and potty but could use more ideas, will check out the website! Thanks again!
We tried to use the flashlight idea with the little red beamy light, yea that is now a "OMG THING TO CHASE!" same with a regular flashlight. I do flash the porch light on and off when its time to come in and I think he is starting to get it.
I have a hand signal for sit, down, and even eat and potty but could use more ideas, will check out the website! Thanks again!
If you have a fenced yard, I completely respect your giving Glacier space to run since most deaf dogs never get to go off leash. If you don't, be suuuuper careful. Great idea about flashing the porch light 
There is a member here, Cheza, who has two deaf Danes, you could try asking her how she trains them.
There is a member here, Cheza, who has two deaf Danes, you could try asking her how she trains them.
If you have a fenced yard, I completely respect your giving Glacier space to run since most deaf dogs never get to go off leash. If you don't, be suuuuper careful. Great idea about flashing the porch light There is a member here, Cheza, who has two deaf Danes, you could try asking her how she trains them.
There is a member here, Cheza, who has two deaf Danes, you could try asking her how she trains them.
I dunno...sounds like your mutt is too crazy to train....stranger...
how dare you! haha jk. It seems we have been on the right path with V-collars, lights, and hand signals. Oh we worked on stay yesterday and he seemed to pick it up well! I tossed a couple treats off for the other 2 boys and he stayed! He got lots of treats for that.
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LOL Hey you! He is not a mutt how dare you! haha jk. It seems we have been on the right path with V-collars, lights, and hand signals.
Oh we worked on stay yesterday and he seemed to pick it up well! I tossed a couple treats off for the other 2 boys and he stayed! He got lots of treats for that.
how dare you! haha jk. It seems we have been on the right path with V-collars, lights, and hand signals. Oh we worked on stay yesterday and he seemed to pick it up well! I tossed a couple treats off for the other 2 boys and he stayed! He got lots of treats for that.
Tippy is deaf for sure in one ear and we haven't had the other one tested...let me know how you like the vibrating collar once you get it.. I might get her one too.
awesome...I was just ribbin' ya... I know hes going to wow us all when hes all grown up.
Tippy is deaf for sure in one ear and we haven't had the other one tested...let me know how you like the vibrating collar once you get it.. I might get her one too.
Tippy is deaf for sure in one ear and we haven't had the other one tested...let me know how you like the vibrating collar once you get it.. I might get her one too.
I am sure I can find one for cheap tho, it just vibrates for petes sake haha. I have heard nothing but good things so fingers crossed!