Deaf

My uncle recently found out that Otto (his 11 year old yorkie x schnauzer) is almost completely deaf. One morning he woke up and Otto was acting abnormally (not that he's usually a "normal" dog, but you know what I mean) and when he called him Otto wouldn't acknowledge him at all.

When he took him to the vet they examined his ears and found that he has little to none of his ear drums because of a ongoing infection caused by the moisture that builds up in his ears (he's got floppy ears).

Just wanted to know if anyone has any experience with dogs that are deaf or have hearing problems and what they did to accomodate their impairment?

Other than his hearing problem Otto is perfectly healthy.

 

oh goodness, Aqueous.... I don't have a clue in this area.

GOOD LUCK! I'm sure there will be some info out here on the 'net

 

I worked with a completely deaf Lab at the shelter, and instead of using verbal commands, I had to teach him everything through hand signals...not exactly easy, but not impossible! Special precautions must be made when outdoors if he is unleashed (i.e. he won't be able to hear his owner tell him to stop, no, or whatever, if Otto starts to wonder off).

To be perfectly honest, Otto will still have the same personality, however, he might act a little aloof due to the fact that he is deaf. Other than that, he should be just fine!

Patience also helps in dealing with a deaf dog! :y_the_best:

I know the above information is probably not all that useful for you, but I'm afraid that is all the info I can provide you! Maybe someone else on this board or the other can help you out further!

Kind Regards!

*Also, go to a major search engine on the internet, and type in a search about deaf dogs; I'm certain there will be a great deal of information concerning this issue that may be of some assistance to your uncle!

 

you might try posting this on the pit bull board, asking Gina for help. She has a deaf PB and should be able to help you

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