I am thinking of rescuing a blind Norfolk Terrier. Its just a puppy. Does anyone have any good tips to raising, training a blind dog? Thank-you
2007-01-20 11:59:43 · 8 answers · asked by WoWzIe 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
get your blind dog a seeing eye dog to help it out
2007-01-20 14:52:17 · answer #1 · answered by steve french 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is an EXCELLENT book out called “Living With Blind Dogs: A Resource Book and Training Guide for the Owners of Blind and Low-Vision Dogs, Second Edition”; it's available through amazon.com
There is also a very good website for blind dog tips and resources at: http://www.blinddogs.net/blind_dog_tips.html
Thank you so much for being willing to accept a sightless dog into your home!
We currently have a blind Pit Bull mix in our shelter with her two babies. You can see them and read about their progress at www.fetch11.org/mrsparoo/
2007-01-20 12:49:31 · answer #2 · answered by Fetch 11 Humane Society 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The same as any other puppy, just using sound cues instead of hand cues. Often times in our hospital we will attach a bell to our belt so that the dog is able to track you around the room, or stomp your feet. As with a blind person, let her explore her enviroment with your supervision to get to know it, and make sure you dont make any drastic changes with out making her aware (i.e. moving a couch into what use to be a pathway) Good luck.
2007-01-20 12:06:20 · answer #3 · answered by cs 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am proud of you for wanting to get a special needs rescue dog, as I too have one but mine is 13yrs old. I would call around and ask places that train dogs how to do this, the one thing that I CAN tell you is after you get the dog home, DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES move any furniture around especially after he/she has learned the layout of their new home.
2007-01-20 12:05:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Here are a few websites where you can get tips from people that have raised and trained blind dogs. Hopefully they help. Also, try and see if the people you are rescuing it from has any advice.
http://www.ehow.com/how_7561_train-blind-dog.html
http://www.blinddogs.com/
2007-01-20 12:07:46 · answer #5 · answered by bpbjess 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
do you mean training to move around the house? he'll learn it slowly by bumping into things, but that means you can't move furniture around. it sounds mean, but thats how its going to be.
training to sit, stay, come, etc will be normal. as long as he can hear you, he'll learn to do it. treats away with it!!!
and bless you for having a heart big enough to even consider taking in a special needs pup!
heres a website to help
http://www.vetmed.iastate.edu/services/vth/clinical/ophth/faq/blindpet.asp
2007-01-20 12:04:40 · answer #6 · answered by lilswanwillow 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Clicker training?
2007-01-20 12:02:19 · answer #7 · answered by Mandi E. 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think is so cool that you want to rescue it you should hire a home trainer its really easy go you
2007-01-20 12:11:02 · answer #8 · answered by Sk8 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋