is there any way to help a blind dog?

Question

my dog is sort of blind and i want to know if there is anything i can do to help her.

Answer 1

yes, my basset hound used to blind but good sense of smell. just keep your dog's surroundings safe and a close eye on her.
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Answer 2

I had a partially blind cocker who passed this summer, she was 17. She never wanted to be alone so I have another dog who was her sister. There were a few things I did to make her life easier.

1. Don't move the furniture around-- she was used to where her water bowl was, where the chairs were and all the obstacles were- she got to a point it was hard for her to walk too.
2. I kept her leash on her in the house while I was home- and would guide her from room to room with me because she didn't like to be alone and felt frantic when I left the room so the leash bit really helped- even when I went to the bathroom she would sit outside the door and wait for me.
3. When outside, remember she can't really see the steps that well or the edge of the sidewalk, etc. and you have to "guide" her to where you want her to go--- Brandee was also pretty deaf so I used to just brush my leg against her and she would follow that lead.

Good luck to you and your doggie-- enjoy every day with him/her they are gone way too soon and don't be afraid to take her everywhere-- they still love doing all the things they used to but it is just a little more challenging for you. Just think of her as a toddler in the house and you can "babyproof" it.

Answer 3

The best thing you can do is NOT pity her. By treating her as though she has a disability you can hinder her training, and, unless she is already a submissive dog, this can lead to dominence and other issues which are associated with that.

Besides this here is a list of 52 tips for blind dog owners. It is wonderful!

http://www.blinddogs.net/blind_dog_tips.html

check it out and remember: Your dog is still the same dog it was before, just make sure you treat it properly and she will live a happy life!!

Answer 4

help your dog use her others senses like smell. help her by using a scent by doorways so she does not bump into walls depending on how blind your dog is and she will relate the smell to a door way. if your dog does not know her area very well then try to help her learn the place by walking her around. If you suddenly went blind im sure you would find it most streesful also so keep the noise down and speak softly to her. Im not sure but there might be laser eye surgery for animals now that might be soemthing to look into if it interests you.

Good Luck

Answer 5

It depends on what the cause of the blindness. Some dogs can get an operation for cataracts. Take your dog to her food and water and frequent outdoor trips. Love her as usual. Have a dog gone great year.

Answer 6

Don't move the furniture around too much, block off stairways, and just keep an eye on her. Most dogs will find a way to adapt, but they need a bit of help.

Answer 7

Get her a seeing eye dog. Even though I say this in jest, because there isn't much you can do...I did see a blind dog with a seeing eye dog, it was on a television program.

Answer 8

teach her some commands, such as come, go. You also might teach her a secret word that is just for you and her when you want her to do something. Dont move the stuff around in your house. show her where everything is.

Answer 9

Get her a seeing eye dog.

Answer 10

Buy him a seeing-eye person!

No, I don't know of anything. Sorry. A hug from me.