Curt Hammock wrote 05/20/2013 05:26 PM Deaf and Blind Puppy #378064 - 05/20/2013 05:26 PM
Curt Hammock Webboard User Reg: 05-19-2013 Posts: 3 Loc: Offline	As background I currently have a 19 month old Great Dane, I have used an Ecollar for her training. Recently I have rescused a Deaf and Blind Great Dane that is 3 approx 3 months old. This is my frist experience with a Deaf and Blind dog and I was hoping to find resources for training and suggestions. Thanks a Bunch!
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Connie Sutherland wrote 05/20/2013 08:15 PM Re: Deaf and Blind Puppy [Re: Curt Hammock ] #378065 - 05/20/2013 08:15 PM
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005 Posts: 31571 Loc: North-Central coast of California Offline	Are you familiar with marker training? I've had deaf dogs and a blind dog, but not one dog who was both. Still, marker training will be the way to go, IMO. Marker training is used here: http://companionanimalsolutions.com/blogs/training-dogs-who-are-blind-and-deaf/ Here are a couple more resources for deaf-and-blind dogs: http://handicappedpet.net/helppets/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=8770 http://www.doggamesathome.com/learn-16-valuable-tips-from-your-dogs-teacher-lori-friesen-on-how-to-help-your-blind-and-deaf-dog-to-lead-a-full-happy-and-safe-life/ http://www.vetstreet.com/our-pet-experts/strategies-for-training-a-deaf-or-blind-dog I was also using this book when I had the blind dog: http://www.amazon.com/Living-Blind-Dogs-Resource-Low-Vision/dp/0967225345
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Cathy Goessman wrote 05/20/2013 09:23 PM Re: Deaf and Blind Puppy [Re: Curt Hammock ] #378069 - 05/20/2013 09:23 PM
Cathy Goessman Webboard User Reg: 12-03-2007 Posts: 1231 Loc: Phoenix, AZ Offline	I thought this was a neat example of what's possible. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPAz_44uSzk
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Betty Landercasp wrote 05/20/2013 09:39 PM Re: Deaf and Blind Puppy [Re: Curt Hammock ] #378070 - 05/20/2013 09:39 PM
Betty Landercasp Webboard User Reg: 11-30-2009 Posts: 3724 Loc: minnesota Offline	I think it's quite something to take on a blind and deaf great dane. http://s922.photobucket.com/albums/ad67/Grasvaly/
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Curt Hammock wrote 05/21/2013 06:53 AM Re: Deaf and Blind Puppy [Re: Curt Hammock ] #378084 - 05/21/2013 06:53 AM
Curt Hammock Webboard User Reg: 05-19-2013 Posts: 3 Loc: Offline	Wanted to Thank You........I'm sure I'll be a regular on this board. Woof, Curt, Maggie and Tommy
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Elaine Haynes wrote 05/21/2013 08:09 AM Re: Deaf and Blind Puppy [Re: Curt Hammock ] #378088 - 05/21/2013 08:09 AM
Elaine Haynes Webboard User Reg: 08-16-2005 Posts: 1221 Loc: Offline	I would think an e-collar would be an indispensible tool to use for a dog that's blind and deaf. Couldn't you use the lowest, vibration, level as a kind of praise and a higher, so-called shock level for corrections (when the time comes for corrections)? I've never used e-collars so i might be way off base here. "A dog wags his tail with his heart." Max Buxbaum
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Connie Sutherland wrote 05/21/2013 09:30 AM Re: Deaf and Blind Puppy [Re: Elaine Haynes ] #378096 - 05/21/2013 09:30 AM
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005 Posts: 31571 Loc: North-Central coast of California Offline	Quote: Elaine Haynes I would think an e-collar would be an indispensible tool to use for a dog that's blind and deaf. Couldn't you use the lowest, vibration, level as a kind of praise and a higher, so-called shock level for corrections (when the time comes for corrections)? I've never used e-collars so i might be way off base here. I've used the pager for the deaf dogs, with a careful intro.
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Curt Hammock wrote 05/21/2013 04:46 PM Re: Deaf and Blind Puppy [Re: Curt Hammock ] #378138 - 05/21/2013 04:46 PM
Curt Hammock Webboard User Reg: 05-19-2013 Posts: 3 Loc: Offline	Yes, I have just introducted the ECollar. Using the vibration only setting you can actually train to come.....or at least that's what I have read. I us one with great success with my 18 month old Great Dane "Maggie". Swear by Ecollars. The Einstein Brand sold on this site is excellent. Woof
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