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We have the most delightful Jack Russell pup - we acquired her 4/5 weeks ago. I just thought she was ignorant, but no, after our suspicions that she may have a problem, we did some tests. Yes, she is deaf.
We banged saucepans whilst she was asleep and all sorts - after looking on t'net for some info.
We are taking her to the vets tomorrow to confirm our suspicions and of course to see what, if anything can be done - but I doubt it.
I just wondered if any of you have had any experience with such a problem. I know it is hard enough to train any pup, but a deaf one is going to take a lot of improvisation.
As you can imagine, we are very upset and really miffed about it all. The worst thing, we cannot explain to our other pooch what the situation is - we just hope that in time, she will understand that all is not what it should be.
My dog was similar and it was easy to train sit stand stay and down so long as you use correct hand and arm signals and make sure you have the dogs eyes on you at all times.
Good luck
We had a similar problem with our mongrel bitch ~ she would now be advertised as a ''Collgershephound'' (collie x german shepperd x greyhound)
She was as deaf as a post when we got her (took some time to toilet train ) and we quickly realised that we couldn't let her off the lead, friendly great thing who thought that everybody wanted to be her friend - Of course unless she was looking at you, you'd never get her back!
Anyhow we were advised by our (original) Vet that she would never have a quality of life - that she is a big dog (Alsation size) who would need plenty of exercise ~ best to have her put to sleep - This was reiterrated by a 'Lady' from our local dog training classes !
Needless to say we changed Vets & never went back to dog training classes
Nifty is 15 now and has limited sight - She is a total nut of a dog (ADHD?? ), a bit arthritic but is still loving life.
Dyson (2 yr old Westie) looks after her now - forever grooming her and when she's had enough she lets him know
Anyhow to sum up - Nifty has not been off her lead too often for 14.5 years, she enjoys free runs in the garden and in well fenced areas whenever possible - We have had to watch her diet all her life - make sure that she doesn't carry too much weight as it would be harder for her to shift given the limited exercise possibilities! She has been a fantastic companion to our two children (now 19 & 20) and a great asset to our family - life would not have been so rich without her!
We brought Dyson (Westie) because she was starting to go downhill, eyesight wise - He has given her a new lease of life - it's like she has her own 'guide dog'
Enjoy your dog - it may be harder work to begin with, but it will be worth it
Our first dalmation was a 'giveaway' because she was also found to be profoundly deaf as a pup.
I am/was a teacher of deaf children so it didnt phase me.
Just speak to her as you would normally and make the obvious signs at the same time.
reward her when she responds.
be careful at first when off lead-you should find she will kepp looking back at you to check you are still there-sign for her to come back and reward when she complies.
large groups of people can be difficult as she has to 'find' you visually rather than repond to a shout or whistle. It helps if your dog walking coat/sweater is a bright colour.
She may be startled and snap at other dogs as she cant hear them coming.
Advantages -no yapping at other dogs
Our dog responded to the following signs,
Come, go, sit, lie down ,stay, no , drop, where's dad/Joanne
basket,up,down. walkon.
She lived for 13 years and most people never knew she was deaf.
Enjoy
______________________________________________________________ Enjoying our motorhome travels in UK and Europe with our Dalmation Lucky
Hi.
We meet a couple of deaf dogs on our "Walkies!",they are super,and a credit to their owners. looking through the list of commands,sit,walk,etc,i had to have a laugh,i am SURE!!!,i never saw a command for,"Din dins".....or,"Wait a minute,i WILL save you some".
The best of luck and joy,have fun.
Jented.
Don't worry about it Ted, she does not even know she should be able to hear and will be as happy as any other dog. Just keep her safe as best you can, Alan.
We had a dog that was deaf and we coped and she did so well.
I aways kept eye contact as I spoke she then went blind as well so we had another puppy and that puppy became her eyes.
It was magical to watch them together and Penny lived a long and happy life with Sasha.
À tous mes amis du forum thankyou pour toutes vos pensées agréables et avec son amour derrière moi je lutterai contre mon conflit avec un esprit de postive et le triomphe
Our boy sossy Sweetpea is now deaf he never was very good at hearing selectively deaf defo.
He copes with it quite well but seems to have forgotten he was house trained lately too. To compensate he barks louder and more often am sure. How could anyone consider putting a dog down cos of deafness is beyond me. Although some deaf old men I would definitely consider if it was an option ...!
Thank you all for your support and tips. We have started on the hand signals, but early days yet. Although, like most animals, when I am in the kitchen, she knows that there is something 'good' going on - it must smell nice !! And she sits patiently in anticipation.
We will persevere, in fact OH has just removed the garden pond, just in case - she is fascinated with it, and attempts to drink the pond water - which is really murky. For me, getting the pond out is a real bonus - so, as they say, every cloud has a silver lining - mind you, rather have her be able to hear. Mind you she has got a bark on her!
Again, many thanks, I will let you know how things are going in a few weeks or so.
I am sure I have read somewhere that there is a special collar that can be worn by such dogs which can be activated (after training) to be a return to heel command. This allows the dog to run loose when appropriate. Probably a vibration pager of some sort! That's technology always moving on.
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) and we quickly realised that we couldn't let her off the lead, friendly great thing who thought that everybody wanted to be her friend 
- Of course unless she was looking at you, you'd never get her back!
