Kirty Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 I am looking for a trainer that is experienced in training deaf dogs. We have just acquired a deaf puppy and I want to make sure I do everything right. If anyone can recommend a trainer in Melbourne that would be fantastic!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmolo Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 We have trained a few I find that their other senses are often heightened to compensate in part for not hearing. What breed is the pup? I had a deaf lab in a puppy school a few months ago- the first deaf lab i have seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigsaw Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Some great refs on the net http://www.deafdogs.org/training/ to help start you off too! Good luck with your training. I have a vision impaired pup which has its own challenges sometimes! Nothing wrong with her brain though!!!lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirty Posted January 12, 2009 Author Share Posted January 12, 2009 (edited) I have been giving a referal to a lady who does private home visits, so I'm getting her out on Thursday. We are going to do an intensive course where she'll show me how to get started, and we'll go from there. Edited January 13, 2009 by Kirty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandgrubber Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 I breed Labs. A pup I bred went deaf. He went through obedience training without having anyone notice the problem. Just picked up on the ques. You may not need any particular support other than a trainer who uses hand signals as well as voice. Depends on what you're after for results. The big problem with deaf dogs is that they 'loose contact' when they don't see you . . . so off line may be a problem. It may be helpful to find a 'hearing ear' companion to provide your deaf pup with canine guidance in situations where auditory information is important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvus Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 I saw a deaf dog being trained on "Barking Mad" once. They used big, exaggerated hand (arm) signals and an e-collar that only vibrates for when he wasn't looking at them. The dog was so deleriously happy that he could suddenly understand what people were saying to him that he followed all directions with gusto. It was very heart-warming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirty Posted January 12, 2009 Author Share Posted January 12, 2009 I had seen the vibration collars but they are quite expensive so I'll see what the trainer says on Thursday. He is very tuned in to us so hopefully that will make him easy to train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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