Deaf Dog Training Tips | How To Train, Teach Deaf Dog

Dogs are among the easiest domestic pets to have

. Dogs tend to be trained easily and a well trained dog will behave in a predictable and stable manner. If your dog is deaf, however, you will be required to put in a greater effort in order to successfully train it. Some of the basic training techniques remain identical to those you would use on a dog that can hear. The most effective technique for training a dog is the reinforcement technique. When your dog behaves in a way that pleases you, or follows your instruction or command, make sure you reward this action with a tasty treat or with a whole lot of affection. Dogs enjoy these things and will make the mental connection between that particular action and a reward. Similarly, if the dog behaves in a way that you do not want it to, make sure you do not reward your dog. Instead, you should indicate your dissatisfaction and refuse it any affection immediately after this action. A few minutes later you can resume your normal behavior.

Getting a deaf dog to respond to you requires you to use gestures. Training a deaf dog requires a lot of patience on your part. Hand signals are used to communicate various different actions such as sit, fetch, etc. Make sure that you maintain the same gestures for the same sort of response that you want for your dog. This will make sure that your dog is not confused by your actions. Repeating the same action over and over until your dog responds to you is essential. You should also make sure that your hand signals are completely different from each other. Your dog may not be able to recognize two different commands if they look similar.

Dogs will also do some actions voluntarily. For example, your dog may come up to you when you have returned home and sit. If this is a desirable action you should reward your dog and make sure that it is clear what you are rewarding the dog for. In deaf dogs, this type of training is particularly important as it may be difficult to get your dog to perform the action under instruction, so it is essential to catch your dog 'in the act' and capitalize on it. Always keep your dog on a leash when going out, particularly in an urban environment. A deaf dog will not hear other dogs or cars and may not be able to respond to such hazards.

by: Kevin Pederson

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