I have a six week old, male, Australian Shepard, that is both deaf and blind. I can find advise for training pertaining to only one affliction or the other. I need to contend with both. Luke is energetic, loving and appears to be very bright. I would like to train without confusing or frustrating him. Thanks for any assistance.
2006-09-16 08:37:09 · 5 answers · asked by Sandi S 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Oh, absolutely! I don't have recourses at hand but I'll bet that our following animal lovers will have them for you. You could start with the ASPCA & things like that. One method I have seen is a companion dog for your pup. I saw it on Animal Planet sooo woderful, this doggie's pal led him everywhere & they were inseperable!
2006-09-16 08:47:38 · answer #1 · answered by PAMELA G 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My sister just took in a dog from a shelter that was only blind. They were going to put it down, because they couldn't place it. I really don't know all that much about it, but she is all in to training dogs and such. I know she has said in the past that they use a lot of their other senses, such as their hearing. But in your case.... Anyway, one of the main tools I think you can try is associations by smell. It will take a while though. If you like I can put you in touch with my sis. She would know more than myself.
2006-09-16 08:47:05 · answer #2 · answered by Hot_Amigo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What age is the canines? If the canines is youthful sufficient that's performed - that is confusing - and you will not have the skill to instruct them each and everything you could instruct a canines with out disabilities - yet with smells and vibrations - you could carry out a little training.
2016-10-15 01:47:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it is cute that u took a blind and deaf dog home that shows that u are really nice.. maybe look on line for a specalist in that area that can help u
2006-09-16 08:42:09 · answer #4 · answered by Greg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know instead of inbreeding "blue" dogs with birth defects you could put it out of it's misery!
2006-09-16 08:44:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋