Deaf Dog Training Book

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Deaf dog training book. When susan cope becker bought a cute boston terrier puppy in 1995 she was shocked several weeks later to discover the puppy was deaf she was even more surprised when she couldn t find any information on caring for or training a deaf dog. We at deaf dogs rock have long recommended this book as a valuable resource for deaf dog owners and are happy to share comments from our community members like lisa v. By susan cope becker oct 1 2017. Paperback 19 60 19.
Living with a deaf dog. With a dog who is both deaf and blind i think that lure reward training is the way to go since shaping can be next to impossible if your clicker is a touch to the dog s body. By susan cope becker the first of its kind and based on the author s firsthand experience of living with a deaf dog her own boston terrier. Living with a deaf dog.
Terrie hayward is not only a wonderful person but is also a well respected author and authority on dog training. A book of training advice facts and resources about canine deafness caused by genetics aging illness. Who writes i like this book because it is an easy read for people and also gives a good amount of detail. Includes research on the topic of canine deafness how to s for training and communicating plus collected personal experiences of deaf dog owners from all over the world.
Training a deaf dog we ve already touched on the fact that training a hearing impaired dog can be challenging for an inexperienced owner but it is a crucial aspect of raising a healthy and. Check out these tips for training a deaf dog from akc s dog training experts. The book insightfully helps the reader have a better understanding of the world from the deaf dog s perspective which can really help with patience and training approaches alike. The book is a quick read.
With the proper knowledge positive training and patience owning a deaf dog can be very rewarding. Lure the dog into a sit. Get it as soon as fri aug 14. This is an excellent way to lead a dog around so you don t have to be hauling him around by his collar all the time.
Once the puppy becomes more familiar with a command you can require it to do a better job faster response exactly what you want before you give it a treat and you can start giving it non food treats as well such as toys. You will need to bond with your dog in a way that he trusts you as his leader. Becker started researching the issue and ended up writing a book on the topic.