A Deaf Dog Joins the Family: Training, Education, and Communication for a Smooth Transition

by Terrie Hayward

This book will help set up dogs and caregivers to succeed! The goal of this book is to help deaf dog owners so that they will be prepared with the tools and environmental set up needed in the home for their pup. Furthermore, families will understand how to communicate effectively and efficiently and without frustration. Caregivers will gain the knowledge and “how to” skills to expand upon basic cues which will translate to a larger vocabulary and set of behaviors. Who can benefit from this book? -pet dog families who have adopted or are considering adopting a deaf dog -dog trainers who want to help their clients have a successful, communicative relationship with their deaf dog -rescue groups and shelter workers as well as breed specific groups who want to have a reliable resource with hands-on activities for working with deaf dogs -veterinarians who would like to increase deaf dog behavioral understanding and who may direct clients to this book as a resourceful tool This book will explain and teach you about deaf dog communication using positive reinforcement methods and philosophies.

Genres: Nonfiction

56 pages, Paperback

First published March 8, 2015

Reviews

[anna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Extremely helpful advice and practical tips for training a deaf dog. Not particularly well written, but a well crafted sentence doesn’t help me teach Ezra to sit and stay, so who cares.

[Kim Jordahl · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this book and learned several important things from it - first the whole pack leader concept that has been being touted for what seems like my entire life. How good to know that I don't have to put my dogs on their back and growl in their face, nor otherwise establish myself as their alpha - I have always felt that this was weird and couldn't imagine how it wouldn't be horribly confusing for a dog. I also appreciated learning more about positive reinforcement training and though I already use far more rewards and "good dog"s! than I do "NO!"s I am committed to removing that word/sign from my vocabulary.

[Melissa Speirs · Rating 3 out of 5]

I didn’t find the book offered that much info for deaf dogs specifically. I am already really informed on positive training, so those aspects didn’t speak to me. However, this would be great for an inexperienced owner who gets any dog (deaf or hearing).

[Martha · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was recommended to me after I adopted a puppy from a litter I was fostering after I found out he was deaf. I subscribed to a seminar by the author and much of that seminar is summarized in this book. I'm glad I have the book to refer to. It is a good introduction to training a deaf puppy and covers basics. Training a deaf puppy takes a few adjustments and once you have essentials like signs you want to use for cues and your "clicker" sign, everything else can be done like you'd train a hearing dog. I can't say I learned anything new, but this is a good reference book to own.

[Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

YES!!!! A fantastic book for anyone with a deaf dog. As a dog trainer I've trained a few so I read this to see if it was worth recommending to owners in the future. Clear and concise. It explains how to properly use positive training techniques to best effect.

[Maegan Ellicott · Rating 3 out of 5]

I honestly didn't find this book very helpful. It's very short, but does have some resources you can check out that might be helpful.

[Jamie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good start to training a deaf dog. Lays the basic foundation but was very short and to the point. May have served better as a series of online articles rather than a book.

[Britni Johnston · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book was not helpful at all 😂 thanks anyway

[Danielle Boudaghians · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short but Sweet

This was a quick introduction to working with and training a deaf dog. I would have liked to see a more laid out training plan included in this book.