My "Tater Tot" is Hearing Impaired....

tatersmiles

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My 12 week old Bully is hearing impaired and it is going to be a bit of a challenge to train her. I know that I can sign some commands, but I would really love to know if any of you have a hearing impaired bully and how you have trained...and any references to training material or trainers would be appreciated..Thanks much :)
 

JeannieCO

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First :welcome: to EBN!! I don't the first thing about hearing impaired dogs so I'm not much help there. I know there's others here that can help you out. I would try posting this in the "Your Bulldog's Health" section too, more will see your post. My best to Tater Tot. Oh yeah, we like pictures here so post up when you can. :)
 

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Love your pup pictures in your album.... tater Tot has a great name a a handsome face. best of luck with him --- sorry, I do not have any experience with hearing impaired, but there are others here who do.
 

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Welcome to the site and would like to see from pics of Tater Tot. I don't have experience with hearing impaired dogs but I know some people here have and should give advice soon.
 
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LOVE her.. she is so precious
 
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tatersmiles

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My Tater is a girl :) ....but came from a litter where she was the only girl...she's a tuffy !
 

Alice Kable

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Tater is a beauty. Welcome to both of you. I, also, have no experience with a truely hearing impaired pup. (My 8&1/2 year old Mack has always behaved like he is.) Someone will pick up on this thread who knows something!
 

kazzy220

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Tater Tot is SO cute ... I have a real thing for all-white wrinkly bullies!!! Just :luv: them!!! I too am not much use when it comes to hearing impaired bullies ... hopefully somebody on here will offer you some advice soon!!
 

Fontanafox

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Tater Tot sure is a cutie. Sorry don't know about hearing impaired issues. Good thing you're looking into it cause she sure is worth it!
 

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Welcome! Your Tater is beeeeutiful! I also have no experience with hearing impairment in dogs. I'm sure someone here will come along to help. It's a great thing for ALL of us to learn about!
 

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I had a completely deaf great dane and when I managed the daycare we fostered a littler of deaf american bullies. Honestly it is no different training them than a regular dog , you just use hand signals instead of words. We used Standard american sign language because it was easier for the people who adopted them , but you can make up your own. The only thing that you need to work on is sneaking up behind your pup. Deaf dogs can startle when touched from behind because they don't know you are there. Sneak up behind your pup a few times a day and touch or gently grab her and then give her a treat immediately. This will prevent any future issues. Remember she doens't know he's deaf, it's you that needs the training :p
 

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I had a completely deaf great dane and when I managed the daycare we fostered a littler of deaf american bullies. Honestly it is no different training them than a regular dog , you just use hand signals instead of words. We used Standard american sign language because it was easier for the people who adopted them , but you can make up your own. The only thing that you need to work on is sneaking up behind your pup. Deaf dogs can startle when touched from behind because they don't know you are there. Sneak up behind your pup a few times a day and touch or gently grab her and then give her a treat immediately. This will prevent any future issues. Remember she doens't know he's deaf, it's you that needs the training :p

That's such wonderful advice. And I love the last line. :heart:
 

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