My deaf dog follows other command very well, but I can't figure out how to teach him to budge from where he is..serious answers, please?
2006-08-16 20:26:08 · 12 answers · asked by sandpipers_r_free 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Pick a gesture. Like tossing an imaginary ball over the dogs head, or a "shoo" motion away from the dog.
Give the signal at the same time you move the dog. Example: you want the dog off the couch. Get a hold on his collar, give the signal, then pull him off the couch and praise like crazy. Again with just getting out of the way when you walk. Give the signal and move him how you want him to go and praise.
He will get it. Be patient and consistent.
2006-08-16 20:34:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he's asleep, or pretending to be, scraping your feet on the floor close to him will vibrate the floor and wake him up. You could use that as a cue and train on.
For example, once you have his attention with the scraping motions, then lure him into another sitting or standing position with a treat that he absolutely loves and reward him (jackpot) and give lots of ear and chest scritches. An alternative place to call his own might be a very good idea. Maybe some corner where he won't be in the way. You could put another treat there, point and sign for him to go to his 'space'.
If you make it automatic to have him get up and move out of the way for that special treat when you scrape your feet, he will become more automatic about it. You have to be consistent.
However older dogs and dogs that are in pain, or are stressed may have other reasons for not moving and may want to be less automatic about it. (you didn't give an example of the situation). An older dog for example, may be arthritic and have a little bit of dementia. He may go into very deep sleeps that may make him seem as though he has passed on.
In some cases, you might consider rearranging stuff in the room if its possible so there's less bottlenecking. Teaching the dog to sleep in an open sided crate or to go to an out of the way rug, recycled futon cushion or whatever, can help reduce the number of times he has to move.
2006-08-17 04:09:52 · answer #2 · answered by Cobangrrl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a deaf dog I stamp my foot to get him to look at me then i point to to anywhere and he gets up and moves away, it only took a few times to teach him.till he learns do what I said then move him your self he will learn in no time
2006-08-17 03:34:13 · answer #3 · answered by cazzra1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes even hearing dogs won't move out of the way!!! Good luck. Try teaching him to "stand" then you can nudge him out of the way once he's up.
2006-08-17 03:32:13 · answer #4 · answered by LittleFreedom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If children can learn sign language, so can dogs. Start a regimen daily and see if he/she picks up on it eventually.
Until then, use non abrasive force.
2006-08-17 04:10:57 · answer #5 · answered by dhalia_1977 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just kinda nudge them with your foot, they usually catch the drift
2006-08-17 03:31:48 · answer #6 · answered by The Zen Master 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should make up a signal that means move over, and to get him to get used to it, do the signal, then push him over(gently!).
2006-08-17 03:33:18 · answer #7 · answered by Marisa :) 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
treats will get him to move
2006-08-17 03:31:52 · answer #8 · answered by ♥fluffykins_69♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nudge nudge
2006-08-17 03:53:00 · answer #9 · answered by kelsyleyendecker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sign language....... retrain him.
2006-08-17 03:31:41 · answer #10 · answered by pieter U3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋