While many dogs find it rewarding to get praise from you, this obviously won't
work for deaf dogs.
Even at his age,
rescues for deaf dogs are very difficult to get into because of volume and the time needed to train these special - needs dogs.
When dogs with merle coats are bred together, also known as merle - to - merle breeding, it can result in what is called a «double merle,» according to Deaf Dogs Rock, an organization that finds
homes for deaf dogs.
Reed still has a
passion for deaf dogs but her other interests include shy or fearful dogs, helping owners to understand their high energy working breeds, puppy socialization, reactivity, separation anxiety, human and dog aggression, reactivity prevention, and she loves to teach fun creative tricks.
Despite all the information available on
caring for deaf dogs, Becker says many breeders still routinely euthanize deaf puppies.
Fish can be trained by flicking a flashlight on and off, and vibrating collars can mark
behavior for deaf dogs.
I'm going to share this post with my deaf dog community because this is an excellent safety
tool for deaf dogs everywhere.
For a deaf dog you could use a flashing light or a «thumbs up».
For deaf dogs, it can be a bit more of a challenge.