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Hey guys i posted about having trouble with my 4 month pup about potty training and training in genral well turns out hes deaf. Has anybody dealt with this for young pups have only had problems with old dogs but could definitely use some advice.
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Hey guys i posted about having trouble with my 4 month pup about potty training and training in genral well turns out hes deaf. Has anybody dealt with this for young pups have only had problems with old dogs but could definitely use some advice.View attachment 3122634View attachment 3122636View attachment 3122637
I know some people train them to a vibration collar to get their attention, they do a quick buzz to get their attention and when the dog looks at them they give it a treat.
 
I know some people train them to a vibration collar to get their attention, they do a quick buzz to get their attention and when the dog looks at them they give it a treat.
Oh I like that Idea cause I do have training collars just have to wait to months although now that I am thinking out loud I probably could use them since I dont use the shock 😅
 
I was going to suggest hand gestures or even sign language. You would have to teach the meaning of the gestures by signing/gesturing then also showing at the same time the meaning of each. Make sure everyone uses the same exact sign/gestures so she understands and doesn't get confused. The earlier the better.
 
First, congratulations on working with your deaf puppy. Many people won't take the time or make the effort to work with an "imperfect" pet.

I've had both deaf dogs and blind dogs, and to me, a blind dog is easier to train. However, I was able to teach Cash, the deaf dog, with hand gestures. For example, making an "applause" gesture while giving a small treat tells the dog he or she did a good thing -- like making potty outdoors.

And, the one time he slipped out the back door ahead of me and unleashed -- at night, of course -- I kept flipping the outdoor lights on and off to get his attention so he could see where to come home. And, he did.

Best wishes with training.
 
Training collars or hand gestures would work well. We had a yellow lab that we had bought. He was deaf and blind although we didnt keep him because we live on a busy highway, the vet said to use a training collar once he was old enough.
 

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