Deaf dog training - positive interrupter to get attention

[Silivr1]

I'm considering a deaf Jack Russel puppy (6 months) that has yet to find a loving home... I think he's adorable enough, but is it very much harder with a deaf dog than a hearing? I'm already clickertraining and don't really use words much anyway... But maybe a dog that's both deaf and terrier will be to much for me? I hear a lot of people say that Jack Russels are vicious and unpredictable and you can't trust them... Hmm...

[pamelamarxsen]

@Silivr1 What did you decide? I think that any dog could be vicious and unpredictable. It is really all about the training, mental stimulation, healthy diet, enough exercise, and spending time with the dog to develop a solid amazing bond. :) GOOD LUCK!

[Silivr1]

@pamelamarxsen We wanted to take him, but the cennel has been out of reach ever since. We've telephoned and emailed and left messages, but it's like a wall of silince. I'm clueless. So this week we decided to move on and won't try anymore.

[pamelamarxsen]

@Silivr1 Bummer, but you will find a dog that is meant to be yours! :)

[listu4me]

that would b cool to do even if ur dog isn't deaf. awesome video!

[supernaturalbc2009]

She almost looks like a Bulldog-you know the one that MJ Fox played on Homeward Bound?

[claudiahoyle]

great work Pamela :D

[AlmondBear]

Great video Pam!

[azmauigirl]

Great job, again, Pamela! This is helpful even for those of us who don't have a deaf dog, and also to remember if our dogs ever do have this problem. One comment. Not sure why, but I always have problems with the audio level of your videos. (not just the deaf dog ones!) Thanks for sharing your skills.

[tigrisor99]

You're getting better and better! I also like the written explanations, they're thorough and correct.

[kikopup]

Bravoo!!! that was awesome :)

[tehrenberg]

Love this Pam! I have been working on reaching for Mi's head but I think this would be great to add as well. Wonderful!

[chihuahuabulldog]

Another great video! Jewel is so gorgeous! I'm glad she has a loving home, and you to work with!

[zsianz1]

Pam, I nearly got a deaf dog when I was looking for a rescue but when I enquired about him he had found a home!! I think it's so interesting learning about ways to train them, I would love to have a chance to work with deaf dogs! awesome subject for a video Pam :-)

[jimlupi]

It may sound wierd being used w pos training, but what about an ecollar capable of very low stim or a variable vibration collar. not being used as punishment but in place of the tap at barely percieved levels conditioned as you do with the tap?

[jimlupi]

instead of being used as some traditianally use for punishment or escape type training

[pamelamarxsen]

We are introducing a vibrating collar, but not an ecollar. IIt will only be used for recalls and distance work. I do not see the need for it if the dog is close up. Also the touching helps the dog build a positive association with being touched. We are only at the beg stages of training and I really want the dog and owner to build a close bond first. Slow and steady wins the race. :) Thank you for your comment!

[jimlupi]

If you have not got one yet I believe unleased technology has variable stim collars. The Vibe on some collars can be more startling to some dogs than stim.

[LyssaBachable]

I don't tend to comment, but had to say I love this deaf dog series. My senior dog (clicker-trained) has gone deaf and learning to train without sound is challenging and rewarding. I think, in the end, it makes use better, more creative trainers (every dog from here on in will benefit from what I've learned training a deaf dog). Please keep up the excellent videos!! I'm looking forward to seeing more advanced training ideas.

[newbear95]

Great video! I really need this! My dog always like to sniff the grass when we are out for walks and I surely wouldn't want her to do that when we are rushing to some other places. She is also easily distracted by sniffing the grass when I train her at any grasspatch.

[MultiAnimalcrackers]

Excellent vid Pam...like the idea of tapping and pairing up with a treat, for any dog but especially for a deaf dog..so that touching becomes such a positive experience:) 5*'s