I love this dog already but...?

Question

this siberian husky is deaf. I would love to help her out ny getting I have pretty much fallen in love with her already. I'm already going through hell to trying to convince my dad to buy her and he doesn't even know her price which is kind of the problem she is between $250-$300. I'm 14 and I really want her but do you think she is to much? should i find another Siberian? can you give her a look?
http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=7935867

i pretty muched trained my other dogs on my own i seem to have a connection with dogs for some reason. everyones on board but im afraid to talk to my dad about it because i dont want to get shot down she needs a home =[ i want to train her and give her a home

Answer 1

Dad will have to foot the bill and I see she is on meds. The whole family has to be onboard to adopt a pet, so if your dad isn't ready, you may have to wait for a dog.

Answer 2

If your heart is set on a Husky, and you're sure you have the lifestyle, climate, space and energy to provide a good home for one (and I don't mean downtown San Diego) then taking one in from the shelter is a nice thing to do. Her being deaf should not be an issue - i've seen tons of deaf animals that do just fine. You'll just want to be careful that there are no cars around when she is off the leash.
However, Huskies can have quite a strong personnality, and if she has been in a shelter you may want to make sure she has had at least some kind of training or has a very good diposition - you don't want to end up with a dog that is a complete horror to live with, even if rescuing her is a nice thing to do. Owning a dog is a pretty big commitment !
One of those things to think about long and hard ... good luck !

Answer 3

My sis has a siberian husky and well he is just a doll. Lots of energy though. Don't worry about him being deaf- his other senses will compensate for it you'll just have to make sure not to startle him by coming up behind him too fast and as far as training you use hand commands and positive reinforcement. I never had a deaf dog but know alot of people with deaf ferrets and they are far more hyper then a dog lol and it works great for them. All animals will cost that much in the long run even if you got a free dog after you pay for shots, a checkup and spay or neuter you just spent upwords of $250 depending on your vet. So I say go for it- you can't stop true love.

Answer 4

I looked at her and she seems like a real sweetie. I'm only 11 but PLEASE take me seriously. Talk to your dad when he's in a good mood, and calmly bring up the subject of dogs. Tell him how responsible you really are and how helping this dog out would be a great oppurtunity for you. Also mention that Icea(the dog) has had a hard life so far and she needs a happy home. If he's still skeptical, work extra hard on showing him how responsible you can be by changing the toilet paper, washing dishes, taking great care of your pets you already own, so on etc. I hope this helped because I too want a dog and my mom is allergic so I know how you feel. Hope this helps,

Charlotte

Answer 5

Do a little research. Here are a few sites to get you started. Read over them with your dad and talk about what it is like to raise a deaf dog. Show him pictures of the dog and see if he falls in love, too. Trust his instinct and respect his opinion. He may be more willing to listen if he sees that you've really tried to look at all fo the pros and cons. Good luck!

http://www.cowdogz.com/dcforum/DCForumID3/1.html
http://www.clickandtreat.com/dfogb5.htm
http://www.paw-rescue.org/PAW/PETTIPS/DogTip_DeafDogs.html

PS Dogs usually get along very well with disabilities. A friend of mine has a dog that is completely blind and you would never know it.

Answer 6

Wow-shes is adorable,but first off...she is safe at a rescue,and im sure they will find someone to adopt her,even if its not you :(
Secound,she has to be on medicine,and as im sure allpet owners know,medicne isnt cheap,even a vets visit is a furntune!Also-she will have to go to special ear docters-wich you may not have around but about 100 mi away,She will need a bunch of vet visits,and she will need all the other supplies-wich a list adds up to$167.99 and thats just the basics-you will ahve to bye a good brand of food,you would have to buy lots of toys,traets ext!And she will need alot of time spent with!But i think its really great that you want to help a dog with special needs,but with most deaf dogs,they can get afraid and then aggresive!But the biggest thing is if she will be happy and safe with you!We al like to think we are perfact pet owners :) but we are not always!This dog is soo cute.... and if you cant get her.... and you want another disibilty dog-consider a lethal white aussie-its a white aussie who is blind and/or deaf!It is caused by merle to merle breeding and 25% of the pups are lethal whites!Dont let the name scare you though-i have wittnessed these dogs being great companions.. heres a link.... read the poem its really touching about all deaf/blind doggys!I hope this helps....i don't mean to uncinvince you.....it would be a great thing to do!Just keep the dogs needs befor your wants

http://www.lethalwhites.com/lethalwhite.html
http://www.aussielads.com/lethal_white.htm
read the poem on the one above :)

Answer 7

Icea is a very beautiful girl. Owning a strong dog who is deaf could be hard for a 14 year old to handle. $250 - $300 to me is a bit too much to pay for a dog that is deaf and will need anti-biotics for the next few weeks for kennel cough. If your dad did decide to adopt her, she would need to be an inside dog at all times, she would need a LOT of exercise (1-2 hours per day, twice per day plus play time in the backyard) and she would need to be VERY thoroughly trained. The description says that she needs to learn sign language, are you committed to teaching a deaf dog sign language? It will get very frustrating and it will be very time consuming so forget about boys for that time. As Siberians are snow dogs, they are not suited to places with hot climates. As she is only a young dog, you need to make sure that you will be totally committed to her throughout her whole life. This could be up to 15 years. What will you be doping in 15 years? Whatever you will be doing, your parents will probably end up being the ones caring for her. As you would know, Sibes are very big dogs. Do you have the SPACE and MONEY to not only care for, but feed the dog when she is fully grown? It would cost at minimum $30 per week to feed her. Maybe you could offer to get a job and pay for half of what she costs, offer to pay for her food (every single week), her bed (must be inside), her toys (need something strong like a Kong, can cost a fair bit for a large Kong), etc. She must also be spayed. Spaying a large dog can cost up to $150 so if you get her before the rescue shelter decided to spay her, will you be able to pay for that? Also understand that if you own cats, a Sibe would be a very bad choice for you due to their prey drive. It's excellent that you are looking to adopt a dog, it's even better that you want to adopt a disabled dog.

If you decide to pick another Siberian, maybe consider these dogs (all are Sibes or Sibe mixes, all are females):

http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=7891191 - absolutely beautiful purebred Sibe, 1 1/2 years old, named Lacey, is not good with small dogs or cats, she is from Accord, NY.
http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=7912355 - adorable purebred Siberian (beautiful pictures!), 8 months old, name is Bella, is good with kids of all ages, dogs and is not too bad with cats, does jump so do not leave alone with small kids, sounds like she has an amazing temperament and personality, knows to "sit" and is fully housebroken, from Colmar PA.
http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=3286569 - cute red and white female purebred Siberian named Angel, around 1 1/2 years old, almost 40lb, very playful but isn't too good with small kids, would need a lot of space, has been spayed, from Galway NY.
http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=3327919 - adult grey and white female Sibe named Misha, 5 years old, has been diagnosed with a thyroid problem so will require daily lost cost medication, did come from an abusive home, gentle and loving, wooly coat, spayed, housebroken, crate trained, has basic obedience, walks good on a leash, good with kids and other dogs, has not been tested with cats, from Galway NY.

Also visit www.sibes.com for other Siberians available for adoption.

Answer 8

She is a very pretty dog, but training a deaf dog is a hugh challenge even for those who are experienced trainers. They take an enormous amount of time to train and care for.

I know she is just what you think you want but perhaps you should get a pup that is less challenging for you.

Answer 9

Have you met this dog in person? Or is this internet love? You'd be amazed how dogs can respond so precisely to very subtle hand gestures. Deaf dogs definitely trainable, but you might need professionals to train you first.

Answer 10

Well, I honestly don't think that's too expensive; I might be wrong. But if you really want her and think you'll love her I would go for it. You can still teach her tricks using hand commands, etc, and so it's not like her being deaf is going to 'ruin' your relationship with her.

Hope that helps :3 And good luck if you do get her!

Answer 11

She is really pretty but caring for a deaf dog can be alot of work, But if you think you can handle take care of her I think you should go for it. Maybe try to talk them into lowering the price or something.