If your dog is uncomfortable or unhappy with the collar, they may be less likely to respond to it. Additionally, it is important to choose a collar that fits well and is comfortable for your dog to wear. Overuse of vibrating collars can be harmful to your dog’s well-being and can cause stress or anxiety. When using vibrating collars, it is important to use them responsibly and not rely on them too heavily.
If you don’t use the collar, you can pull twice gently on the leash for the “watch me” command or stomp with your foot on the floor, so your dog reacts to vibrations. It is very important that you train your dog to look you in the eyes and wait for further cues. If your dog ignores the vibration, hold the treat near her nose and move it towards your forehead, so your dog follows the treat and looks you in the eyes. First, have your dog on a leash with the collar, press on vibrate, if your dog looks you in the eyes, give immediately a treat. Yummy! Attract attentionĪt home, in a fenced and safe environment, you can rely on vibrating collars to get your dog’s attention. For a few days, practice this very enjoyable exercise: have your dog sit in front of you, press the clicker, give a treat. Of course, first, you have to “charge” the cue as any other. Every time you click, the flashlight goes on. To praise your dog and to say “good dog”, show thumbs up or use in the Dogo app clicker adopted to deaf dogs. With enough practice and consistency, your deaf dog will learn to associate hand signals with specific commands and behaviors, and will be able to follow them reliably. Additionally, it is important to practice hand signals regularly and reinforce them with positive reinforcement, such as treats or praise. Avoid using overly complex or confusing signals, and make sure that every family member uses the same signals to avoid confusion. It is important to remember that hand signals should be consistent and clear. Be creative, make sure every family member uses the same hand signals. For example for lay down command show your palm facing down, if your dog is off the leash wave your hands in the air for a recall. Say the cue at the same time show a hand signal that you assign to the command. First, make sure your dog knows a command well with a verbal cue or luring in case of a deaf dog. Non-verbal cuesĭogs are great body language readers, therefore your hearing-impaired puppy will have no problems learning hand signal meaning. You can also jingle the keys, clap your hands when your dog is asleep to elicit a reaction. Observe the ear movements or reactions of your dog. You can download the Dogo whistle app and while your dog is asleep or facing away from you, tap the whistle with different frequencies. An animal that has gradually become deaf, as in old age, may become unresponsive to the surroundings and refuse to answer the owner’s call. Other signs include unusual behavior such as excessive barking, unusual voice, hyperactivity, confusion when given vocal commands, and lack of ear movement. The first thing people notice is a failure to respond to a sound. With the right approach, however, it is possible to train a deaf dog to be well-behaved, obedient, and happy. Additionally, training a deaf dog requires patience, consistency, and creativity. By relying more on their sense of smell, deaf dogs can actually become better at detecting certain scents, which can be useful in various situations. It is important to note that even though deafness can be a challenge for dogs, it can also be an opportunity for them to develop other senses, such as smell. In this blogpost, Dogo team outlays some key differences. Training a deaf dog requires some adaptation. Being hearing impaired although takes away the ability to react and orientate oneself with sound, however, strongly enhances smell receptors. More than 30 breeds of dogs have a known susceptibility for deafness, including Australian shepherd, Dalmatian, Jack Russell terrier, and Maltese. Deafness in dogs can be caused by a severe ear infection, trauma, drugs, frequent exposure to loud noises, or genetically predisposed.