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re: Deaf puppy - what to name and how to train?
Posted on 10/20/15 at 7:21 pm to eitek1
Posted on 10/20/15 at 7:21 pm to eitek1
I am a Catahoula lifer. What you have is a double Merle( double recessive genes which causes the all white and double light eyes). The deafness will be the least of your health problems.
This post was edited on 10/20/15 at 7:22 pm
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Posted on 10/20/15 at 7:26 pm to gingerkittie
Good looking dog! Wish there were more people like you in the world. I heard hearing impaired dogs are awesome companions and are really fast learners and smart as hell.
Posted on 10/20/15 at 7:39 pm to gingerkittie
Get a not deaf dog. That one is going to bite somebody.
Deaf dogs are very easy to surprise and surprised catahoulas bite.
ETA: throw that in with it not being able to tell you're yelling at it unless it's looking at you and you have a four legged liability. Shoot it and get another one.
Deaf dogs are very easy to surprise and surprised catahoulas bite.
ETA: throw that in with it not being able to tell you're yelling at it unless it's looking at you and you have a four legged liability. Shoot it and get another one.
This post was edited on 10/20/15 at 7:41 pm
Posted on 10/20/15 at 7:40 pm to Fred Farkle
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Great Dog - another vote for Radar.
Try a stimulus collar for the easy training - one that simply vibrates. To get him to come to you sit/ stay etc...You may want to get one that provides some electronic stimulus as well to stop any bad behavior.
Deaf Dogs . Org Suggestions
Dogtra makes great collars
Thanks for that suggestions. That is definitely a great idea. I will order such a collar to help with the training. That will help solve the worrisome problems of trying to get his attention when he is not looking at me or is somewhere on the property that I can't see him
Posted on 10/20/15 at 7:44 pm to lsupride87
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I am a Catahoula lifer. What you have is a double Merle( double recessive genes which causes the all white and double light eyes). The deafness will be the least of your health problems.
Thanks for letting me know more about Merle and that there are more issues to deal with as well. He is in a great home because I am a patient teacher and am good at doing resarch.
Having worked with special needs children and teaching young children, I have a personality that is probably an excellent asset in raising and training this dog.
Another pic of the pup with our lab who is helping to raise him and keep him safe. The lab is such an exceptional dog. She even looks out for and loves the kitties here.
This post was edited on 10/20/15 at 7:51 pm
Posted on 10/20/15 at 8:45 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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Get a not deaf dog. That one is going to bite somebody.
Deaf dogs are very easy to surprise and surprised catahoulas bite.
ETA: throw that in with it not being able to tell you're yelling at it unless it's looking at you and you have a four legged liability. Shoot it and get another one.
I don't want another dog. I wasn't looking to get a dog but once I learned of his deafness, I decided that he needed a special home which we are very qualified to give to him.
We live in the country. We have no neighbors for miles except for relatives that the dogs know. He is a timid dog and has shown never any aggression towards anyone. He is very affectionate.
My relative (parents in law, son and wife) are all aware of his deafness and he knows them and is friendly with them.
I could not in good conscience put a pup down without giving him a chance to have a good life and to experience being loved.
If he ever bit, then that might change my opinion, but for now he deserves a chance to live and be loved.
This post was edited on 10/20/15 at 8:47 pm
Posted on 10/20/15 at 8:55 pm to gingerkittie
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He doesn't appear to be blind. I noticed his odd eyes right away and told my husband of my concerns for the dog's hearing and eyesight.
My husband brought this dog home for some reason but he doesn't fool with it much. That is all on me which is ok because all the cats and dogs here know I am the source of treats and good food.
We have a blonde lab who is the best dog ever and helps to care for this dog by watching over it and modeling behavior. The pup follows her everywhere. We also have 4 cats who are friendly with it and correct the pup with a swat if it tries to take their food.
The dog is an outside dog. He is in a safe place with hundreds of acres to roam with no danger from cars and such. He stays around the house, only roaming with the lab. If I call the lab, the pup follows her and shows up with her. The pup is just hyper and needs to learn to calm down.
Most of his bad behavior is just puppy stuff and a lack of training due to his deafness.
Sounds like you are off to a good start. This pup will bring you years of love and enjoyment!
Posted on 10/20/15 at 9:01 pm to gingerkittie
Use smell to train it. Fart when you want it to do something.
Posted on 10/20/15 at 9:05 pm to gingerkittie
I had deaf cat once while in college....it was pure white, big as a baby cougar, deaf as a mute could be and I named him Beethoven. Lived outdoors, mainly hanging out in the woods for many years!!
This post was edited on 10/20/15 at 9:06 pm
Posted on 10/20/15 at 9:16 pm to Crow Pie
Cats and dogs that are white and have blue eyes are often deaf.
Posted on 10/20/15 at 9:31 pm to gingerkittie
My first thought was making pressure waves (noises) to get him to look at you, then hand signals.
When people lose one sense, their other ones get much better. Why not the same for dogs?
Good looking dog though
When people lose one sense, their other ones get much better. Why not the same for dogs?
Good looking dog though
This post was edited on 10/20/15 at 9:33 pm
Posted on 10/20/15 at 10:03 pm to gingerkittie
Sadly I don't think it matters what you call him, his arse ain't coming.
Posted on 10/20/15 at 10:26 pm to gingerkittie
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Umm, I'm a chick.
Dog park MILFs go bi too. It's 2015 & the OT get with the program.
Posted on 10/20/15 at 10:49 pm to gingerkittie
Get one that both vibrates and has electronic stim. You can switch between them. Give him a small piece of cheese to get his attention then smile wave him to you. Back up a step then vibrate. Then cheese. Backup vibrate cheese. Repeat that. He'll come from anywhere. Later replace cheese with petting and lots of love. Good luck!
Posted on 10/21/15 at 9:51 pm to gingerkittie
Catahoulas are great dogs, but there are some things you should be aware of. Health wise, some Catahoulas may get hip dysplasia and suffer arthritis with pain due to limited hip motion. As you already found out, deafness and eye conditions are another condition they seem to inherit.
Training your dog is also going to be more problematic, but even more important since he can't hear. This is a breed that really needs to learn to accept their order in the pack. They can be very independent, territorial and protective. You have to be the Alpha leader, not the dog. (No, I'm not talking about OT wannabe slang.)
The easiest way to establish dominance would be to walk him on a leash and teach him to heel. It also gets rid of his excess energy. Most bad behavior in dogs is poor training by humans. Establish a good set of rules and eliminate confusion and your dog will be fine.
Catahoulas
Training
Training your dog is also going to be more problematic, but even more important since he can't hear. This is a breed that really needs to learn to accept their order in the pack. They can be very independent, territorial and protective. You have to be the Alpha leader, not the dog. (No, I'm not talking about OT wannabe slang.)
The easiest way to establish dominance would be to walk him on a leash and teach him to heel. It also gets rid of his excess energy. Most bad behavior in dogs is poor training by humans. Establish a good set of rules and eliminate confusion and your dog will be fine.
Catahoulas
Training
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