i just rescued a 8wk old deaf great dane puppy ……i have done research about this defect and have read a lot …..ok so my question to you all is ANYONE with deaf dog experiance danes or not….what has helped you the most…..i want your words of wisdom thanks
o just a note we already have two grown great danes so the breed is nothing new to me!!
I too adopted a deaf dog, she is a Siberian Husky…We are getting it figured out, so far we communicate with a variety of hand and body signals. She is responding well to the training, it's alot like training a hearing dog just no words…doesn't stop me from talking to her, out of habbit mostly I think but still. It was also suggested to me by a much more experianced owner of impared dogs to invest in a vibration collar, so when she's out of arms reach I can still get her attention…I hope this helps?
So far we have:
Sit (we make an upside down V with hands under chin)
Lay (flatten V from sit position)
Stay (hold hand palm out like "stop" signal)
Come (wave in to body)
Paw (hold hand low and cupped)
Other Paw (hold other hand low and cupped)
As another Great Dane owner, I congratulate you. My Dane is not deaf but I am familiar with deaf dogs. I find the most difficult aspect of owning a deaf dog is training it, besides that they are basically the same as any other dog. When training them instead of saying sit, or down, you have to use a hand signal. Teaching them to come is difficult as they can’t hear you.
This website teaches you how to train a deaf dog.
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http://www.wagntrain.com/deaf_dog.htm
I have helped to train basic obedience on several deaf shelter dogs, and I have found that this site: http://www.deafdogs.org/ is an invaluable resource. It has great training suggestions. Your most valuable tool is patience and a positive attitude. Getting and keeping a young deaf puppy’s attention will be a challenge at times. I would suggest a vibrating collar (NOT a shock collar) as a good means of getting your dog’s attention on you from a distance (the way you would call a hearing dog’s name). Just keep at it, it can be occassionally frustrating, but you’ll get there! Good luck with your new puppy.
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I too adopted a deaf dog, she is a Siberian Husky…We are getting it figured out, so far we communicate with a variety of hand and body signals. She is responding well to the training, it's alot like training a hearing dog just no words…doesn't stop me from talking to her, out of habbit mostly I think but still. It was also suggested to me by a much more experianced owner of impared dogs to invest in a vibration collar, so when she's out of arms reach I can still get her attention…I hope this helps?
So far we have:
Sit (we make an upside down V with hands under chin)
Lay (flatten V from sit position)
Stay (hold hand palm out like "stop" signal)
Come (wave in to body)
Paw (hold hand low and cupped)
Other Paw (hold other hand low and cupped)
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Obedience training is still possible. You can train your dog to hand signals. Even though my dogs can hear I train to both verbal and hand signals. Be careful not to startle the pup. Approach from the front. If the dog is asleep blow on his neck, ear to wake him gently. Remember, he/she is deaf, not dumb. You can have a great life with your chosen pet. Kudos to you for the rescue. Bells, whistles, confetti!
http://www.wagntrain.com/deaf_dog.htm
http://www.canismajor.com/dog/deaf1.html
e-how also has tips on living with a deaf dog.
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