Looking for help for my deaf Sheepdog "Sir Gucci"
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| Hi and welcome!
I'm sorry to hear that your sheppie is deaf  You may try contacting BritPresSyd, I think she's got experience handling a deaf doggie. |
Welcome to the forum!  There are a few members here with experience with deaf dogs I think, I know BritPresSyd is one who has a lot of experience. I would suggest you try emailing her. If you look up her profile in the member directory, then click the email button in her profile, you will have better luck contacting her that way. |
| The heeling problem has gotten us in trouble at level 1 before so here are the 2 things that we have learned to try and fix problems. (No verbals needed!)
When you are walking, if your pup gets out in front of you simply do an about turn so that you are walking 180 degrees in the opposite direction. Your pup will realize that you are no longer with him and turn to follow. Keep repeating until he learns to stay with you in heal position. Once you have gotten heal position down (his neck at your knee, approximately) if he surges ahead you can "Check" him back. Walk with slack in the leash and when he starts to get ahead of you, out of position, simply check the leash. (As if it's hot, you simply grab hold of the leash for a moment to make him realize that he's too far ahead and let go. Another way to describe it is popping the leash.) It should not be a violent motion and it shouldn't make his head or neck jerk around. It also helps to work on this at a quicker pace. If you are walking slowly they tend to get bored or distracted more easily. Try it at mall walking speed. If you need any clarification or I've terminally confused you, PM me. Good luck! |
| Hi,
Welcome to you and Gucci...great name! There's a wonderful site which gives great info to those that have deaf dogs..it's at http://www.deafdogs.com You may also want to contact Tuley Mars owner..(oops kinda rude of me..remembered the furballs name but not her owner) He post on here occasionally and Tuley Mars is also deaf. He recently posted about flash light training. As for the sharp puppy teeth, always have a toy handy...soon as Gucci starts nipping...immediatley place the toy in his mouth. He'll eventually get the idea that this is acceptable and hands are not. Good luck and will look forward to reading your post. Marianne and the boys |
| Welcome Sir Gucci's Mom !
There is also a site www.deafdogs.org. It has quite a few good links and information. Lots of sheepie hugs to Sir Gucci !!!!! |
| My deaf sheepdog has just turned 8 years old. I have helped others with deaf puppies. I was devastated when I found out that my perfect little puppy was deaf. Maggie Mae has blue eyes. The good news, is that she has grown up into a loving member of the family. But, it wasn't easy.
She too, when she didn't want to hear - turned her head away and continued bad behavior. We took her to an obedience teacher who taught her sign language. We used overhead flickering lights to call her when she was not in the same room as us -but, that is almost never. Her lack of hearing us makes her want to be with us all the time. Never off leash, except for her own back - How can I help you. Thanks - Sharyn |
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