How to Train a Deaf Dog
Training a deaf dog is not impossible. In this article you'll learn a simple way to teach your dog any basic obedience command. Since your dog cannot hear the command you need to teach your dog hand signals--but, that requires getting his attention.
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Instructions
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How to Train a Deaf Dog
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Attention is the foundation for all dog training. When you have your dog's attention you can get your dog to do any command. With a deaf dog we can't vocally get your dog's attention so we have to use touch.
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Make sure you are close to your dog. Take a small, light bean bag and toss it towards your dog. When the bag touches your dog make sure you immediately get your dog's attention. As soon as your dog looks at you quickly reward your dog with a treat.
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Repeat this over and over. You want your dog to look at you if the bean bag touches or lands near your dog.
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As soon as your dog looks at you, you can start to teach your dog obedience by using hand signals.
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Tips & Warnings
Start training with your dog on leash.
Use tasty treats to reward your dog.
Have everyone in the family help.
Keep your dog on a long line when you go to new places.
Comments
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AdirondackTrina
Feb 10, 2009
Great article, and clear instructions. You sound like a great dog trainer, I wish my dog and I could visit you. One of us (me) could use a little more training! TrinaÜ -
MyPalMax
Nov 29, 2008
I just got my little Maxwell a week ago. He's a 4 month old Red Heeler-Chihuahua mix and is very sweet. I read your beginner tips about training deaf puppies and found it to be very informative and helpful. I'll definetly take this advise and use it to insure my little guy gets the quality of life he deserves by being able to just be like any other pooch. I'll get back with you later to let you know our progress. (That is if Max and I aren't busy having too much fun!!!!) Woof!!!!
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Brett445
Sep 30, 2008
Great tips and I will definite share with my friends and dear ones those who have pet dogs.
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SharonW
Sep 20, 2008
I must tell my neighbors about this great article. Their 12 year old dog is going deaf. Great information, thanks
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Janet Ford
Sep 20, 2008
Very good advice. Ever since my Mom had a boston terrier who was deaf and we learned to sign and signal for her, I have implemented that into my everyday training of all my dogs. They all seem to respond much better and I can 'control' them from greater distances as well.
