How Do You Teach A Deaf Dog Basic Commands?
Training a deaf dog is challenging and takes patience, but it can be rewarding for both you and your dog; it will also improve your dog’s life. See the related eHow “How to Use a Pager Collar” to prepare your dog for training, then begin with the simplest commands. Start with your dog in the sit position. Bend your arm at the elbow (at a 90-degree angle) with your hand held open, palm facing down. Slowly lower your hand down by your side. Hold a tasty-smelling food treat next to your dog’s nose and mouth at the same time you give the command, as before. Keep the food treat close to your pet’s nose, and slowly take the treat down to the ground between his legs. This should lure your dog into the down position. Give the food treat and ample praise when the trick is accomplished. Bend your arm at the elbow (at a 90-degree angle) with your hand held open, palm facing up. Slowly raise your palm toward your shoulder. Hold a tasty-smelling food treat next to your dog’s nose and mouth at the s
