{"id":9871,"date":"2014-09-24T23:29:45","date_gmt":"2014-09-24T23:29:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.doo-n-go.com\/caring-for-deaf-dogs\/"},"modified":"2021-10-27T13:19:40","modified_gmt":"2021-10-27T21:19:40","slug":"caring-for-deaf-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.doo-n-go.com\/fr\/caring-for-deaf-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Caring for Deaf Dogs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are a lot of myths about having a deaf pet.&nbsp; But just because a dog is deaf doesn\u2019t mean that it won\u2019t make a good pet.&nbsp; Caring for a deaf dog is different than caring for a hearing dog.&nbsp; This blog contains information about training, and safety.<\/p>\n<h2>Training<\/h2>\n<p>Training a deaf dog is different from training a hearing dog.&nbsp; Here are some tips from deafdogs.org to help with training a deaf dog:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The dog\u2019s tags should read \u201c(dog\u2019s name) is deaf\u201d and include your phone number<\/li>\n<li>Consider attaching a bell to your dog\u2019s collar<\/li>\n<li>Find a basic training class that will allow deaf dogs to participate<\/li>\n<li>Use sign language and facial expressions to train your dog to do basic tasks (sit, stay, down, etc.).&nbsp; Deafdogs.org recommends the American Sign Language Pocketbook to help with training<\/li>\n<li>Your dog should always be leashed while walking<\/li>\n<li>To get your dog\u2019s attention thump the floor, wave, or use a flashlight or laser pointer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more about training deaf dog check out <a href=\"http:\/\/www.deafdogs.org\/training\/\">http:\/\/www.deafdogs.org\/training\/<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Safety<\/h2>\n<p>While out and about with your dog you\u2019ll want to keep him\/her on a leash at all times.&nbsp; It can be difficult to get your pup\u2019s attention in any public place; but with deaf dogs it\u2019s an added challenge.&nbsp; A leash ensures that you will be able to get your dog\u2019s attention no matter what is going on. If you want to give your pooch some off leash time the best place for that is at home.&nbsp; Any off leash time your dog has should be in a fenced in area. &nbsp;Then ensures that you pup isn\u2019t hit by a car or doesn\u2019t make a break for it.&nbsp; If you don\u2019t have a fenced yard make sure you keep your dog on a lead.<\/p>\n<h2>Other Tips<\/h2>\n<p>Here are some other tips from deafdogs.org for owning a deaf dog:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Place your dog\u2019s be in a corner or against a wall<\/li>\n<li>If you\u2019re waking your dog do it with a touch to the shoulder (always the same shoulder), or let your smell wake him by putting your hand in front of his nose<\/li>\n<li>Your dog\u2019s food should be placed in an area away from a lot of activity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Do you have any tips about deaf dogs?&nbsp; Share with us on our FB page: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DoonGo?ref=hl\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DoonGo?ref=hl<\/a> If you\u2019d like more information about deaf dogs check out the following links: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.deafdogs.org\/\">http:\/\/www.deafdogs.org\/<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/pets.webmd.com\/dogs\/features\/training-and-caring-for-a-deaf-dog\">http:\/\/pets.webmd.com\/dogs\/features\/training-and-caring-for-a-deaf-dog<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/yourdogadvisor.com\/living-with-a-deaf-dog\/\">https:\/\/yourdogadvisor.com\/living-with-a-deaf-dog\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are a lot of myths about having a deaf pet.&nbsp; But just because a dog is deaf doesn\u2019t mean that it won\u2019t make a good pet.&nbsp; Caring for a deaf dog is different than caring for a hearing dog.&nbsp; This blog contains information about training, and safety. 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