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| dog training for blind and deaf: Through a Dark Silence Debbie Bauer, 2014-02-18 Whether your dog was born blind and deaf due to being a double merle, lethal white, or homozygous merle; or your dog is losing its sight and hearing due to age, disease, or progressive disability, you will find helpful information in this book! If you are a trainer, foster home, rescue, or shelter, this book will offer you information on working with the blind and deaf dogs in your care, and will provide a necessary resource for potential adopters. An authority on living with and training blind and deaf dogs, Debbie Bauer has made an impact in dogs' lives around the world. She works as a consultant and mentor to families, shelters, rescues, trainers, foster homes, and others who find themselves working with blind and deaf dogs. Now, she brings you this first-of-its-kind, exclusive book to help you learn to communicate with and enjoy your blind and deaf dog to the fullest! Full of important tips, ideas, games and fun for you and your dog! This book is a must-have for anyone who lives with, works with, or is thinking of adopting, a dog that is both blind and deaf. |
| dog training for blind and deaf: Piglet Melissa Shapiro, Mim Eichler Rivas, 2021-08-03 In the tradition of the beloved New York Times bestsellers Marley and Me and Oogy: The Dog Only a Family Could Love, a charming, inspirational memoir about empathy, resilience, kindness, and an adorable deaf blind pink dog. When Connecticut veterinarian Melissa Shapiro gets a call about a tiny deaf blind puppy rescued from a hoarding situation in need of fostering, she doesn’t hesitate to say, “yes.” Little does she know how that decision will transform her, her family, and legions of admirers destined to embrace the saga of the indomitable pink pup. One of the most anxious dogs Melissa had ever encountered, the traumatized Piglet weighed under two pounds upon his welcome into the Shapiro household—which included Melissa’s husband Warren and their three college-aged kids, plus six other rescued dogs. After weeks of reassurance, and lots of love, Piglet connected, gained confidence, and his extraordinary spirit emerged. Melissa soon forged a powerful bond with Piglet, allowing the two to communicate without sound or visual cues. Two months later, when the day arrived to say good-bye to the now dashing, six-pound pink boy dog with the larger than life spirit, Melissa faced a heart-wrenching decision. Could she hand him over to someone willing to give Piglet the full-time attention he required or could she adapt her schedule and her household to make a permanent place for him in her life and work? Of course, the answer was simple: love would find a way. Curious, engaged, and incredibly eager to learn, Piglet quickly became part of the family. What started out as a few simple Facebook posts of Piglet and his pack rapidly evolved into a global celebration of Piglet’s infectiously positive mindset. Piglet: The Unexpected Story of a Deaf, Blind, Pink Puppy and His Family fully illustrates this heartwarming story of one special little puppy with a purpose to teach the power of empathy, love, and kindness. |
| dog training for blind and deaf: Living with Blind Dogs Caroline D. Levin, 2003 'Living with Blind Dogs', now in its second edition, is the only published resource book on this topic. It embodies helpful hints from dozens of blind-dog owners, as well as years of ophthalmic nursing, veterinary, and dog training experiences. Both the veterinary community and dog owners alike continue to praise this text, in which Levin successfully answers the common question: What do I do now? |
| dog training for blind and deaf: Living With A Deaf Dog - 2nd Edition Susan Cope Becker, 2017-11-02 Sharing Life With A Deaf Dog Is Not Only Possible But Rewarding…especially with the book that has become known as “the deaf dog Bible.” For more than 20 years Living with a Deaf Dog has helped tens of thousands of owners all over the world communicate with and train their deaf dogs. This book has been an integral part of the world wide movement to increase awareness, understanding and acceptance of deaf dogs which has resulted in increased adoptions, decreased euthanasia rates, and even acceptance into dog sports and competitions. Additions To This Valuable Resource: •Deafness due to aging, illness, and tips for living with deaf and blind dogs •Body Language illustrations of both canine and human •American Sign Language Chart and additional hand signs •Updated and modern training methods •Stories and photos from deaf dog owners |
| dog training for blind and deaf: I'll be Home Soon! Patricia B. McConnell, 2000 If you worry about leaving your dog home alone, both because you love your dog and your house, this book is for you. Most dogs can be left home alone during the day and lead happy, fulfilled doggy lives without destroying your house. Of course, some of them get into trouble at home when you're gone because there's so much fun stuff to do without you to stop them. But a small number of dogs suffer from a serious problem called Separation Anxiety, in which they panic at your departure and stay panicked until you return. This book is designed to help those whose dog really suffers from Separation Anxiety, to help you prevent it from developing, and to help you raise a dog with good house manners. |
| dog training for blind and deaf: A Deaf Dog Joins the Family Terrie Hayward, 2015-03-08 This book will help set up dogs and caregivers to succeed! The goal of this book is to help deaf dog owners so that they will be prepared with the tools and environmental set up needed in the home for their pup. Furthermore, families will understand how to communicate effectively and efficiently and without frustration. Caregivers will gain the knowledge and how to skills to expand upon basic cues which will translate to a larger vocabulary and set of behaviors. Who can benefit from this book? -pet dog families who have adopted or are considering adopting a deaf dog -dog trainers who want to help their clients have a successful, communicative relationship with their deaf dog -rescue groups and shelter workers as well as breed specific groups who want to have a reliable resource with hands-on activities for working with deaf dogs -veterinarians who would like to increase deaf dog behavioral understanding and who may direct clients to this book as a resourceful tool This book will explain and teach you about deaf dog communication using positive reinforcement methods and philosophies. |
| dog training for blind and deaf: The Other End of the Leash Patricia McConnell, Ph.D., 2009-02-19 Learn to communicate with your dog—using their language “Good reading for dog lovers and an immensely useful manual for dog owners.”—The Washington Post An Applied Animal Behaviorist and dog trainer with more than twenty years’ experience, Dr. Patricia McConnell reveals a revolutionary new perspective on our relationship with dogs—sharing insights on how “man’s best friend” might interpret our behavior, as well as essential advice on how to interact with our four-legged friends in ways that bring out the best in them. After all, humans and dogs are two entirely different species, each shaped by its individual evolutionary heritage. Quite simply, humans are primates and dogs are canids (as are wolves, coyotes, and foxes). Since we each speak a different native tongue, a lot gets lost in the translation. This marvelous guide demonstrates how even the slightest changes in our voices and in the ways we stand can help dogs understand what we want. Inside you will discover: • How you can get your dog to come when called by acting less like a primate and more like a dog • Why the advice to “get dominance” over your dog can cause problems • Why “rough and tumble primate play” can lead to trouble—and how to play with your dog in ways that are fun and keep him out of mischief • How dogs and humans share personality types—and why most dogs want to live with benevolent leaders rather than “alpha wanna-bes!” Fascinating, insightful, and compelling, The Other End of the Leash is a book that strives to help you connect with your dog in a completely new way—so as to enrich that most rewarding of relationships. |
| dog training for blind and deaf: Living with a Deaf Dog Susan Cope Becker, 1997 Susan Cope Becker bought a puppy that couldn't hear, and she turned her quest for help into a book to help others understand and cope with a deaf pet. In Living with a Deaf Dog you'll find information about hearing tests, causes of congenital deafness, behavior of deaf dogs, training tips, hand signal diagrams, a list of resources, and several stories from the owners of deaf dogs. |
| dog training for blind and deaf: Dogs Can Sign, Too Sean Senechal, 2012-06-13 Imagine being able to ask your poodle, “Who’s at the door?” and having her respond, “It’s Katy.” Or asking your golden retriever, “Do you want a treat?” and him responding, “No, water.” Or asking your Border collie, “Which toy do you want?” and getting the response, “Stick.” If you’ve ever wondered what dogs would tell us if they could, now you can find out. The K9Sign system teaches dogs to communicate to us–making it a first in any dog training book category. Dogs Can Sign, Too is the first book dedicated exclusively to the K9Sign system for teaching dogs to communicate to their human companions using a vocabulary of gestures. This extraordinary education tool, developed by the creator of AnimalSign Language exclusively for the canine community, teaches people and their pets a unique mode of communication that employs an extensive lexicon of specific signs. Sample signs range from general concepts, such as “Food” or “Play” to identifying special treats, such as “Liver” or “Cheese” and specifying a favorite toy, such as “Ball” or “Frisbee.” Signs also include useful questions such as “Who’s that?” or “What type?” to naming a particular friend or family member, or even indicating a stranger. Learning and practicing K9Sign is a fun, challenging, and rewarding experience for both you and your dog that is sure to deepen the human-canine bond while expanding our ideas about interspecies communication. |
| dog training for blind and deaf: Blind Devotion Cathy Symons, 2012-03-26 For millions of people their pet is a beloved member of the family. For these people the loss of a pet's vision can be especially difficult. Blind Devotion is a book these people can turn to. The author connects with her audience by sharing a touching, warm story of her own blind pug dog. Cathy Symons uses her vast experience as a veterinary technician and canine rehabilitation practitioner to offer advice on caring for a blind dog and enhancing their lives through environmental enrichment vital to maintaining a joyful life. Ms. Symons educates the reader on what it means to be blind, how to keep your pet safe, how to stimulate other senses, making life enjoyable for your pet and developing new commands. The author also discusses difficult topics such as quality of life, commitment, anxiety, enucleation, and addressing owner emotions. By sharing her story the author offers reassurance and guidance, shares ideas, and gives hope. Blind Devotion Enhancing the Lives of Blind and Visually Impaired Dogs is also available as a video download. Search Amazon Videos for Blind Devotion. |
| dog training for blind and deaf: Haben Haben Girma, 2019-08-06 The incredible life story of Haben Girma, the first Deafblind graduate of Harvard Law School, and her amazing journey from isolation to the world stage. Haben grew up spending summers with her family in the enchanting Eritrean city of Asmara. There, she discovered courage as she faced off against a bull she couldn't see, and found in herself an abiding strength as she absorbed her parents' harrowing experiences during Eritrea's thirty-year war with Ethiopia. Their refugee story inspired her to embark on a quest for knowledge, traveling the world in search of the secret to belonging. She explored numerous fascinating places, including Mali, where she helped build a school under the scorching Saharan sun. Her many adventures over the years range from the hair-raising to the hilarious. Haben defines disability as an opportunity for innovation. She learned non-visual techniques for everything from dancing salsa to handling an electric saw. She developed a text-to-braille communication system that created an exciting new way to connect with people. Haben pioneered her way through obstacles, graduated from Harvard Law, and now uses her talents to advocate for people with disabilities. Haben takes readers through a thrilling game of blind hide-and-seek in Louisiana, a treacherous climb up an iceberg in Alaska, and a magical moment with President Obama at The White House. Warm, funny, thoughtful, and uplifting, this captivating memoir is a testament to one woman's determination to find the keys to connection. This autobiography by a millennial Helen Keller teems with grace and grit. -- O Magazine A profoundly important memoir. -- The Times ** As featured in The Wall Street Journal, People, and on The TODAY Show ** A New York Times New & Noteworthy Pick ** An O Magazine Book of the Month Pick ** A Publishers Weekly Bestseller ** |
| dog training for blind and deaf: From Fearful to Fear Free Marty Becker, Mikkel Becker, Lisa Radosta, 2018-04-17 Since pets communicate nonverbally, this book will help you recognize if your pet is suffering from [fear, anxiety, and stress]. By knowing your dog's body language, vocalizations, and changes in normal habits, you can make an accurate diagnosis and take action to prevent triggers or treat the fallout if they do happen--Amazon.com. |
| dog training for blind and deaf: My Dog is Blind - but Lives Life to the Full! Nicole Horsky, 2017-09-19 This invaluable book will sympathetically show you that your hard of sight, or seeing impaired, pup is still as much of a loyal friend as ever; still loaded with the same zest for life, and desire to run and play. With lots of love, and some planning, you and your four-legged friend can keep having fun, and foster an even closer bond than before. This book is your guide to learning to adapt to canine blindness, and how you can help them adapt to it as well. It doesn’t have to be the end of the fun times, they’ve just changed. |
| dog training for blind and deaf: The Gentle Way with Pets Tom T. Moore, If you are like most people, you consider your pets members of your family. You love them and receive much love in return, and you’re distressed when they become ill or lost for even a short time. In this book, Tom T. Moore gives unique suggestions on lowering your stress during worrisome events and crises with your lovable family members. He shares intimate and inspiring stories from people around the world who benefit from using the Gentle Way modality with their animal companions. Receive guidance in finding a new or lost pet. Reduce the stress and worry when caring for a sick pet. Let your guardian angel and the universe assist you. Your guardian angel works in amazing ways, and it’s fun to see how the pieces of the puzzle come together when you request most benevolent outcomes. Chapters Include • A Perfect New Dog • The Best Vet Care • Ideal Health • Home Again • Safe and Pleasant Journeys • The Celebration of Passing • A Perfect New Cat • Cats Lost and Found • Easy and Peaceful Passings • Winged Magic • Creatures Great and Small • What Are Group Souls? • Orbs and Staging • The Wonders of Life with Pets |
| dog training for blind and deaf: A GUIDE TO LIVING WITH & TRAINING A FEARFUL DOG Debbie Jacobs, 2015-05-06 A guide to the philosophy and techniques for working with fearful, shy or anxious dogs, the book dispels common myths and misinformation regarding fear based behaviors. It provides, in easy to understand language, the most effective and humane ways to handle dogs with fear based behavior challenges. Very useful information and full of resources for shelters, foster care givers, rescue organizations and veterinarians. |
| dog training for blind and deaf: Hogan's Hope Connie Bombaci, 2017-01-23 Deaf dogs are often destroyed, mistreated, or abandoned. Hogan's Hope is the tale of a legendary deaf canine hero who, after being rescued from neglect, prevailed as he learned over sixty-five signs in American Sign Language. Hogan's ability and tenacity provides the hope of life for many deaf dogs worldwide. His courage to overcome challenges and prejudice continues to give inspiration to anyone, human or pet, that accomplishment, success, and genuine love are truly possible. Connie Bombaci adopted Hogan as a deaf, malnourished puppy whose early abuse made him wary of new situations and locked him in a world of silence. Both of them educators, Connie and her husband decided that teaching Hogan sign language would be the cornerstone of communicating with him. Gradually he learned to trust them and became confident in relating to new people, other animals, and unknown circumstances. Little did his humans know that Hogan's story would lead to numerous requests for interviews, news stories, and public appearances. Through his lifetime of determination, Hogan's journey offers the promise that we all are capable of achieving an amazingly ?ordinary? life and a life away from isolation. His tale of valor reveals that dreams come true and offers insight into the world of true faith, unconditional love, and endless hope. Indeed, it is a story that needs to be told. Read and gain immeasurable hope! |
| dog training for blind and deaf: Hyperbole and a Half Allie Brosh, 2013-10-29 #1 New York Times Bestseller “Funny and smart as hell” (Bill Gates), Allie Brosh’s Hyperbole and a Half showcases her unique voice, leaping wit, and her ability to capture complex emotions with deceptively simple illustrations. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Every time Allie Brosh posts something new on her hugely popular blog Hyperbole and a Half the internet rejoices. This full-color, beautifully illustrated edition features more than fifty percent new content, with ten never-before-seen essays and one wholly revised and expanded piece as well as classics from the website like, “The God of Cake,” “Dogs Don’t Understand Basic Concepts Like Moving,” and her astonishing, “Adventures in Depression,” and “Depression Part Two,” which have been hailed as some of the most insightful meditations on the disease ever written. Brosh’s debut marks the launch of a major new American humorist who will surely make even the biggest scrooge or snob laugh. We dare you not to. FROM THE AUTHOR: This is a book I wrote. Because I wrote it, I had to figure out what to put on the back cover to explain what it is. I tried to write a long, third-person summary that would imply how great the book is and also sound vaguely authoritative—like maybe someone who isn’t me wrote it—but I soon discovered that I’m not sneaky enough to pull it off convincingly. So I decided to just make a list of things that are in the book: Pictures Words Stories about things that happened to me Stories about things that happened to other people because of me Eight billion dollars* Stories about dogs The secret to eternal happiness* *These are lies. Perhaps I have underestimated my sneakiness! |
| dog training for blind and deaf: Zak George's Dog Training Revolution Zak George, Dina Roth Port, 2016-06-07 A revolutionary way to raise and train your dog, with “a wealth of practical tips, tricks, and fun games that will enrich the lives of many dogs and their human companions” (Dr. Ian Dunbar, veterinarian and animal behaviorist). Zak George is a new type of dog trainer. A dynamic YouTube star and Animal Planet personality with a fresh approach, Zak helps you tailor dog training to your pet’s unique traits and energy level—leading to quicker results and a much happier pup. For the first time, Zak has distilled the information from his hundreds of videos and experience with thousands of dogs into this comprehensive dog and puppy training guide that includes: • Choosing the right pup for you • Housetraining and basic training • Handling biting, leash pulling, jumping up, barking, aggression, chewing, and other behavioral issues • Health care essentials like finding a vet and selecting the right food • Cool tricks, traveling tips, and activities to enjoy with your dog • Topics with corresponding videos on Zak’s YouTube channel so you can see his advice in action Packed with everything you need to know to raise and care for your dog, this book will help you communicate and bond with one another in a way that makes training easier, more rewarding, and—most of all—fun! |
| dog training for blind and deaf: Let Dogs Be Dogs Monks of New Skete, Marc Goldberg, 2017-09-12 America's foremost authorities on dog care and training distill decades of experience in a comprehensive foundational guide for dog owners. No matter what training method or techniques you use with your dog, the training is unlikely to be optimally successful unless it is predicated on an understanding of the dog's true nature. Dogs need food, water, exercise and play, rest, veterinary care -- the basics. But since dogs naturally want to be led, they also need focused and compassionate guidance. Through abundant stories and case studies, the authors reveal how canine nature manifests itself in various behaviors, some potentially disruptive to domestic accord, and show how in addressing these behaviors you can strengthen the bond with your dog as well as keep the peace. The promise of this book is that, especially in an ever-accelerating world filled with digital distractions, you can learn from your dog's example how to live in the moment, thereby enriching your life immeasurably. |
| dog training for blind and deaf: Commonly Asked Questions about Service Animals in Places of Business , 1996 |
| dog training for blind and deaf: The Right Dog for the Job Dorothy Hinshaw Patent, 2004-05-01 Tells how a golden retriever is trained as a service dog, to help someone who has trouble moving their arms or legs, and later as a guide dog for a man who cannot see. |
| dog training for blind and deaf: The Unseen Minority Frances A. Koestler, 2004 The definitive history of the societal forces affecting blind people in the United States and the professions that evolved to provide services to people who are visually impaired, The Unseen Minority was originally commissioned to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the American Foundation for the Blind in 1971. Updated with a new foreword outlining the critical issues that have arisen since the original publication and with time lines presenting the landmark events in the legislative arena, low vision, education, and orientation and mobility, this classic work has never been more relevant. |
| dog training for blind and deaf: How Stella Learned to Talk Christina Hunger, 2021-05-04 INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An incredible, revolutionary true story and surprisingly simple guide to teaching your dog to talk from speech-language pathologist Christina Hunger, who has taught her dog, Stella, to communicate using simple paw-sized buttons associated with different words. When speech-language pathologist Christina Hunger first came home with her puppy, Stella, it didn’t take long for her to start drawing connections between her job and her new pet. During the day, she worked with toddlers with significant delays in language development and used Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices to help them communicate. At night, she wondered: If dogs can understand words we say to them, shouldn’t they be able to say words to us? Can dogs use AAC to communicate with humans? Christina decided to put her theory to the test with Stella and started using a paw-sized button programmed with her voice to say the word “outside” when clicked, whenever she took Stella out of the house. A few years later, Stella now has a bank of more than thirty word buttons, and uses them daily either individually or together to create near-complete sentences. How Stella Learned to Talk is part memoir and part how-to guide. It chronicles the journey Christina and Stella have taken together, from the day they met, to the day Stella “spoke” her first word, and the other breakthroughs they’ve had since. It also reveals the techniques Christina used to teach Stella, broken down into simple stages and actionable steps any dog owner can use to start communicating with their pets. Filled with conversations that Stella and Christina have had, as well as the attention to developmental detail that only a speech-language pathologist could know, How Stella Learned to Talk will be the indispensable dog book for the new decade. |
| dog training for blind and deaf: Deafness in Dogs and Cats George M. Strain, 2011-03-01 Deafness in pets is a very common problem and is increasingly being presented to veterinarians, as owners and breeders become more aware and concerned about such issues. This book will provide complete coverage of the subject describing the anatomy and physiology of the auditory system, types of deafness, testing for deafness, methods of amelioration and management, behaviour of deaf animals, and other issues associated with living and dealing with deaf pets. |
| dog training for blind and deaf: Brain Training for Dogs Adrienne Farricelli, 2020-01-29 They discovered simple techniques to develop your dog's intelligence...Eliminate bad behavior rapidly and create loving obedient pets... |
| dog training for blind and deaf: Handbook of Applied Dog Behavior and Training, Adaptation and Learning Steven R. Lindsay, 2013-04-29 Twenty-five years of study and experience went into the making of this one-of-a-kind reference. Veterinarians, animal scientists, dog owners, trainers, consultants, and counsellors will find this book a benchmark reference and handbook concerning positive, humane management and control of dogs. Reflecting the author's extensive work with dogs, this book promises thorough explanations of topics, and proven behavioural strategies that have been designed, tested, and used by the author. More than 50 figures and tables illustrate this unique and significant contribution to dog behaviour, training, and learning. |
| dog training for blind and deaf: Scent of the Missing Susannah Charleson, 2010-04-14 A “haunting meditation on trust, hope and love” by a woman who adopts and trains a Golden Retriever puppy to become a search-and-rescue dog (People). In the wake of the Oklahoma City bombing, Susannah Charleson’s attention was caught by a newspaper photograph of a canine handler, his exhausted face buried in the fur of his search-and-rescue dog. Susannah, a dog lover and pilot with search experience herself, was so moved by the image that she decided to volunteer with a local canine team, plunging herself into an astonishing new world. While the team worked long hours for nonexistent pay and often heart-wrenching results, Charleson discovered the joy of working in partnership with a canine friend and the satisfaction of using their combined skills to help her fellow human beings. Once she qualified to train a dog of her own, Charleson adopted Puzzle—a smart, spirited Golden Retriever puppy who exhibited unique aptitudes as a working dog, but was a bit less interested in the role of compliant house pet. Scent of the Missing is the story of Charleson’s adventures with Puzzle as they search for a lost teen; an Alzheimer’s patient wandering in the cold; and signs of the crew amid the debris of the space shuttle Columbia disaster—all while unraveling the mystery of the bond between humans and dogs. “A riveting view of both the human animal bond and the training of search and rescue dogs. All dog lovers and people interested in training service dogs should read this book.” —Temple Grandin, author of Animals Make Us Human |
| dog training for blind and deaf: Helping Hounds Alison Hornsby, 2000 Wonderfully illustrated heart-warming guide to all types of assistance dogs, including those which help the blind, deaf, disabled and elderly. |
| dog training for blind and deaf: Helen Keller Stewart Graff, Polly Anne Graff, 1991-03-01 From the age of a year and a half, Helen Keller could not hear. She could not see, and she did not speak. She lived in a dark and lonely world--until Annie Sullivan came to teach her. Annie traced letters and words in Helen's hand, and made Helen realize she could talk to people. Eager to make up for lost time, Helen threw herself into her studies. She decided to teach others about the special training deaf and blind children need. Helen traveled all over the globe and raised money to start up schools for deaf and blind children. Her courage and her determination to help others conquer the odds against them earned her the respect and admiration of the world. |
| dog training for blind and deaf: A Man Without Words Susan Schaller, 2014-05-15 For more than a quarter of a century, Ildefonso, a Mexican Indian, lived in total isolation, set apart from the rest of the world. He wasn't a political prisoner or a social recluse, he was simply born deaf and had never been taught even the most basic language. Susan Schaller, then a twenty-four-year-old graduate student, encountered him in a class for the deaf where she had been sent as an interpreter and where he sat isolated, since he knew no sign language. She found him obviously intelligent and sharply observant but unable to communicate, and she felt compelled to bring him to a comprehension of words. The book vividly conveys the challenge, the frustrations, and the exhilaration of opening the mind of a congenitally deaf person to the concept of language. This second edition includes a new chapter and afterword. |
| dog training for blind and deaf: Deaf Dogs Melissa McDaniel, 2010-10 I can't tell you how thrilled I am with Deaf Dogs and Rescued in America.They are absolutely beautiful and you are sending such a vital message. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. --Betty White, actor, comedian & animal advocate Melissa McDaniel's books, Rescued in America and Deaf Dogs, are amazing images of humans' best friends. All dogs deserve a loving human. All humans deserve unqualified love. Go to a shelter and find a friend. Buy this book! A percentage goes to animal charities and you will love looking at the photos of these remarkable animals. --Fred Willard, actor, comedian & animal advocate |
| dog training for blind and deaf: The Complete Guide to Owning a Deaf Dog Amanda Brahlek, 2021-03-09 Written by experienced deafie owner Amanda Brahlek and using contributions from dozens of deaf dog owners, this truly is a “Must Read” for anyone opening their home to a deaf dog. Inside these pages you’ll find answers to the most important questions a new deaf dog owner is faced with: What accommodations do you need to make for your deafie? How to prepare your home for a deaf dog Training, communication, and hand signals How do you safely socialize a deaf dog with other dogs? How can you promote comfort and security with your deafie? Amanda's story: Before I adopted my deaf Catahoula, I searched and searched for information on what to expect and how to care for him. I needed a What to Expect When You’re Expect guide but for deaf dogs. Unfortunately, each source I read fell short. Most sources offered the same generic, inadequate information and advice. None prepared me for what owning a deaf dog was really like. I knew I could write a better guide, so I did. And here it is! This is the guide I wish I had before adopting my deaf dog, when I brought him home, and for the months and years that followed. Find out what it’s truly like to own a deaf dog: from accommodations to cuddles. This book will provide you with the information you need to understand and best care for a deaf dog. My goal is to help you feel confident in your decision when considering if a deaf dog is the right choice for you, and, if it is, to assist you in training your deaf dog. Deaf dogs are lovable goofballs with a lot of love to share, but they require owners that are prepared to handle all aspects of their personalities and needs. If you’re feeling overwhelmed after adopting a deafie or uncertain whether or not to adopt a deaf dog, this book is for you. |
| dog training for blind and deaf: The Rescued Dog Problem Solver Tracy J. Libby, 2014-10-21 The tides of dog ownership are changing, and thanks to Hollywood A-Listers like George Clooney and Sandra Bullock and music icons like Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift, animal rescue has become as fashionable as the latest Valentino or Armani. Millions of ordinary Americans—heroes one and all—have opened their hearts and homes to rescue dogs, and fewer abandoned pets are euthanized in the U.S. than ever before. And still, a look at HSUS statistics reminds us how far we have to go: an estimated three to four million pets are euthanized annually, a very significant improvement from the 1980s when the number was closer to sixteen million.To keep America's adoption trend moving forward and to guarantee that rescued dogs stay in their new forever homes, Tracy Libby's The Rescue Dog Problem Solver seeks to make the story of every adopted dog a predestined success. While most dogs wind up in shelters due to no fault of their own, many rescue dogs develop unwanted behaviors while living with their previous owners. To assure their success with their adopted dogs, rescuers must be prepared to handle and confidently resolve behavioral problems that arise through proven positive-training methods. This eye-opening problem-solving guide, filled with empowering stories of rescued dogs that defied the odds, is dedicated to the success of every rescuer and his happy, health companion dog.INSIDE TITLE OF BOOK50 ways rescuers can overcome potential challenges with their adoptive dogs200 training and behavior tips for a well-mannered dog25 secrets to unraveling common behavior issues, from house-soiling and escaping the yard to biting, barking, and hyperactivityA dozen heartwarming stories of real-life rescue dogs and their adoptive parentsCountless ways dog lovers can raise awareness about animal rescue and responsible pet ownership in their communities |
| dog training for blind and deaf: Hello, Goodbye, I Love You Pamela Bauer Mueller, 2003 Twelve-year-old Diego has raised Aloha from puppyhood, but now he must return her to the guide dog school for her formal training. He always knew she was on loan, but letting her go is proving to be the hardest challenge of his young life. |
| dog training for blind and deaf: Speaking for Spot Nancy Kay, 2011-08-06 Provides hundreds of tips to help dog owners make well-informed decisions for their pets, including information on finding the right doctor, understanding veterinary vocabulary and technology, getting a second opinion, and supporting one's pet through various stages of illness. |
| dog training for blind and deaf: Opal Christine Bray, 2019-11-13 Join Opal on her journey as a blind and deaf dog. You will be surprised how much she can do. Opal is a real life pup that is constantly overcoming obstacles, growing, learning, and playing just like the other dogs. About the Author: Christine is a children's book author in Spokane, WA. She has always had a passion for rescuing and helping animals. She wrote OPAL for her daughter and others in hope that it would help teach that being different is okay and even has its advantages. Christine continues to write about her dogs, Opal (blind and deaf) and Pearl (deaf) and the many adventures they go on. You can get updates on the dogs and future books on Opal's Facebook page Meet Opal @opalthedoublemerle and Instagram @opalthedoublemerle. |
| dog training for blind and deaf: A Novice's Guide to Raw Feeding for Dogs Kimberly Gauthier, 2017-08-30 4% of the pet lover population feed their dog or cat a raw food diet because it's species appropriate. Kimberly Gauthier, Dog Nutrition Blogger for Keep the Tail Wagging(R), is sharing her experience as a raw feeder, including how feeding a species appropriate diet to her dogs cured allergies, digestive issues, joint issues, chronic ear infections, yeast infections, some behavior issues, and more.Five years ago, a veterinarian told Kimberly that one of her dogs, Rodrigo, would live a short life. Today, Rodrigo is a happy, active, healthy dog and his health issues are in the past. Rodrigo used to go to the vet every other month, today, he goes annually for a check up. Imagine the money saved. Kimberly is raising four dogs on a raw food diet, treating any health issues that come up naturally and through nutrition with the help of two local holistic veterinarians.Raw feeding is becoming more mainstream as pet owners are looking for a healthy alternative to kibble and canned pet food. A Novice's Guide to Raw Feeding for Dogs is a great introduction to a species appropriate diet that is changing dogs' lives.Kimberly is the type of person who jumps back and forth between chapters when she reads a book, so she wrote this book with that type of reader in mind. Learn more about her mindset when she wrote A Novice's Guide here: https: //youtu.be/KxjIUJfjBTA |
| dog training for blind and deaf: Guide Dogs! a Kids Book about Guide and Other Assistance Dogs Lionel Paxton, 2014-12-04 Outlines the three types of assistance dogs and describes the important work they do. |
| dog training for blind and deaf: Click to Calm Emma Parsons, 2005 Positive Answers for the Aggressive Dog. The dog that bites. The dog that attacks other dogs. The dog who may not survive his own aggressive behavior. What can be done to help these dogs? When Emma Parsons, canine behavior consultant, discovered that her own dog was aggressive, she developed innovative and effective strategies to calm, alter, and re-shape his reactive displays, and those of her clients' dogs. |
| dog training for blind and deaf: Signing Made Easy Rod R Butterworth, M.A., M.Ed., Rod R. Butterworth, Mickey Flodin, 1989-02 For the fourth most used language in the United States, there has not previously been a manual that did more than simply show how to make individual signs. Signing Made Easy teaches how to use signing as a language. |
Training and Enriching Blind and Deaf Dogs
We can help dogs that are deaf or blind to lead fulfilling lives of learning and enjoyment by playing to their other strengths: the senses that aren’t impaired. When working with a blind dog, we …
Living with a Deaf Dog - Oregon Humane Society
Guidance and education for owners with blind and/or deaf Australian Shepherds.
Dog Training For Blind And Deaf (PDF) - archive.ncarb.org
Dog Training For Blind And Deaf: Through a Dark Silence Debbie Bauer,2014-02-18 Whether your dog was born blind and deaf due to being a double merle lethal white or homozygous …
ADOPTING A VISUALLY AND HEARING-IMPAIRED DOG
Follow the crate training protocol described in the “Adopting a Shelter Dog” packet to ensure the dog forms a positive association with the crate. Use textures to guide your dog. Set up rugs, …
Deaf Dog Education Action TTRAINING YOUR DEAF
The mission of the Deaf Dog Education Action Fund is to provide education and funding for the purpose of improving and/or saving the lives of deaf dogs around the world. To accomplish …
ASSISTANCE DOGS (Guide, Signal and Service Dogs)
Assistance animals are individually trained to perform tasks for people with disabilities, such as: guiding people who are blind (guide dogs), alerting people who are deaf (signal dogs) and …
Deaf Dog Training Tips - Austin Humane Society
The basic method behind training a deaf dog is the same as training a hearing dog (or any animal): Reward behavior you want to see repeated, and prevent rewards for behaviors you …
LIVING WITH DEAF DOGS - Connecticut Humane Society
Train a deaf dog just like a hearing dog (except for signing instead of speaking). From there you will be able to train and teach him as many signs as you want. Some deaf dogs that are 5 or 6 …
Living with and Training Deaf Puppies / Dogs, Maureen Ross MA
Casidy, has led me to engage with many dogs and dog parents with challenges (blind, physically disabled, deaf). Finding an empathetic trainer, who has lived with and trained a deaf dog, is …
DEAF DOG TRAINING - Calgary Humane
DEAF DOG TRAINING The basic method behind training a deaf dog is the same as training a hearing dog. Reward behaviour you want to see repeated and prevent rewards for behaviours …
Blind Dog Tips - bestfriendsvet.com
Emphasize the senses that your pet still has: -Blind dogs still have their sense of smell, hearing, taste and touch. -Dogs that are both blind and deaf have their senses of smell, taste and …
Dog Training For Blind And Deaf - archive.ncarb.org
help you learn to communicate with and enjoy your blind and deaf dog to the fullest! Full of important tips, ideas, games and fun for you and your dog! This book is a must-have for …
RSPCA School for Dogs Information Sheet Deaf Dogs
Some deaf dog trainers suggest various forms of canine sign language, some of these are based on human sign language systems and others are based on existing dog obedience gestures. …
Living with a Blind Dog - Oregon Humane Society
Living with and training a blind dog is very rewarding. Set realistic expectations, be patient, and always remember to celebrate victories - no matter how small. Give your blind dog a few …
Dog Training For Blind And Deaf (Download Only)
Dog Training For Blind And Deaf: Through a Dark Silence Debbie Bauer,2014-02-18 Whether your dog was born blind and deaf due to being a double merle lethal white or homozygous …
Service Dog Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Veterans …
A: A guide dog is trained to assist blind and visually impaired people by avoiding obstacles. A service dog is trained to help those with physical or hearing disabilities by alerting deaf and …
Dog Training For Blind And Deaf (book) - archive.ncarb.org
Dog Training For Blind And Deaf: Piglet Melissa Shapiro,Mim Eichler Rivas,2021-08-03 In the tradition of the beloved New York Times bestsellers Marley and Me and Oogy The Dog Only a …
Dog Training For Blind And Deaf Copy - staging …
Dog Training For Blind And Deaf: Piglet Melissa Shapiro,Mim Eichler Rivas,2021-08-03 In the tradition of the beloved New York Times bestsellers Marley and Me and Oogy The Dog Only a …
Dog Training For Blind And Deaf Copy - staging …
Dog Training For Blind And Deaf: Through a Dark Silence Debbie Bauer,2014-02-18 Whether your dog was born blind and deaf due to being a double merle lethal white or homozygous …
Dog Training For Blind And Deaf Copy - staging …
Dog Training For Blind And Deaf: Through a Dark Silence Debbie Bauer,2014-02-18 Whether your dog was born blind and deaf due to being a double merle lethal white or homozygous …
Training and Enriching Blind and Deaf Dogs
We can help dogs that are deaf or blind to lead fulfilling lives of learning and enjoyment by playing to their other strengths: the senses that aren’t impaired. When working with a blind dog, we …
Living with a Deaf Dog - Oregon Humane Society
Guidance and education for owners with blind and/or deaf Australian Shepherds.
Dog Training For Blind And Deaf (PDF) - archive.ncarb.org
Dog Training For Blind And Deaf: Through a Dark Silence Debbie Bauer,2014-02-18 Whether your dog was born blind and deaf due to being a double merle lethal white or homozygous merle or …
ADOPTING A VISUALLY AND HEARING-IMPAIRED DOG
Follow the crate training protocol described in the “Adopting a Shelter Dog” packet to ensure the dog forms a positive association with the crate. Use textures to guide your dog. Set up rugs, …
Deaf Dog Education Action TTRAINING YOUR DEAF
The mission of the Deaf Dog Education Action Fund is to provide education and funding for the purpose of improving and/or saving the lives of deaf dogs around the world. To accomplish this, …
ASSISTANCE DOGS (Guide, Signal and Service Dogs)
Assistance animals are individually trained to perform tasks for people with disabilities, such as: guiding people who are blind (guide dogs), alerting people who are deaf (signal dogs) and …
Deaf Dog Training Tips - Austin Humane Society
The basic method behind training a deaf dog is the same as training a hearing dog (or any animal): Reward behavior you want to see repeated, and prevent rewards for behaviors you don’t want. …
LIVING WITH DEAF DOGS - Connecticut Humane Society
Train a deaf dog just like a hearing dog (except for signing instead of speaking). From there you will be able to train and teach him as many signs as you want. Some deaf dogs that are 5 or 6 years …
Living with and Training Deaf Puppies / Dogs, Maureen Ross MA
Casidy, has led me to engage with many dogs and dog parents with challenges (blind, physically disabled, deaf). Finding an empathetic trainer, who has lived with and trained a deaf dog, is …
DEAF DOG TRAINING - Calgary Humane
DEAF DOG TRAINING The basic method behind training a deaf dog is the same as training a hearing dog. Reward behaviour you want to see repeated and prevent rewards for behaviours you don’t …
Blind Dog Tips - bestfriendsvet.com
Emphasize the senses that your pet still has: -Blind dogs still have their sense of smell, hearing, taste and touch. -Dogs that are both blind and deaf have their senses of smell, taste and touch. …
Dog Training For Blind And Deaf - archive.ncarb.org
help you learn to communicate with and enjoy your blind and deaf dog to the fullest! Full of important tips, ideas, games and fun for you and your dog! This book is a must-have for anyone …
RSPCA School for Dogs Information Sheet Deaf Dogs
Some deaf dog trainers suggest various forms of canine sign language, some of these are based on human sign language systems and others are based on existing dog obedience gestures. We …
Living with a Blind Dog - Oregon Humane Society
Living with and training a blind dog is very rewarding. Set realistic expectations, be patient, and always remember to celebrate victories - no matter how small. Give your blind dog a few weeks …
Dog Training For Blind And Deaf (Download Only)
Dog Training For Blind And Deaf: Through a Dark Silence Debbie Bauer,2014-02-18 Whether your dog was born blind and deaf due to being a double merle lethal white or homozygous merle or …
Service Dog Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Veterans …
A: A guide dog is trained to assist blind and visually impaired people by avoiding obstacles. A service dog is trained to help those with physical or hearing disabilities by alerting deaf and …
Dog Training For Blind And Deaf (book) - archive.ncarb.org
Dog Training For Blind And Deaf: Piglet Melissa Shapiro,Mim Eichler Rivas,2021-08-03 In the tradition of the beloved New York Times bestsellers Marley and Me and Oogy The Dog Only a …
Dog Training For Blind And Deaf Copy - staging …
Dog Training For Blind And Deaf: Piglet Melissa Shapiro,Mim Eichler Rivas,2021-08-03 In the tradition of the beloved New York Times bestsellers Marley and Me and Oogy The Dog Only a …
Dog Training For Blind And Deaf Copy - staging …
Dog Training For Blind And Deaf: Through a Dark Silence Debbie Bauer,2014-02-18 Whether your dog was born blind and deaf due to being a double merle lethal white or homozygous merle or …
Dog Training For Blind And Deaf Copy - staging …
Dog Training For Blind And Deaf: Through a Dark Silence Debbie Bauer,2014-02-18 Whether your dog was born blind and deaf due to being a double merle lethal white or homozygous merle or …
