Deaf pup

[skycat 6,174]

I think a lot will depend on temperament too: if the pup is laid back, not nervy, and is intelligent, he will learn to cope much better than a highly-strung, nervous animal. And of course it all depends on the owners as well: if they teach the pup hand signals from an early age, get it used to wearing a vibrating collar to attract its attention, it is amazing how much can be achieved.

 

To be honest, I wouldn't want a deaf dog as you have to be so much more aware all the time of what is going on around you: being aware of possible dangers: cars obviously, but just say you went into a field of cattle, and they decided to come and attack your dog: sure, he'd feel the ground shaking, but wouldn't necessarily be aware of being mown down until it was too late. We can discuss it for ever, but its down to the owner to decide if he wants to commit to such a dog or not.

[skycat 6,174]

i have'nt read the whole topic but could you use an electric collar??? as you can get them to do different settings buzz / pulse / vibrate / shock and maybe others

 

so if you want him / her back then you hit the vibrate and treat the pup everytime it comes back so that could over come the recall. and then all you will need is hand signals for

 

sit

down

stay

watch

 

ect

 

atb in what you decide to do

 

 

Does anyone think this would work ??

 

Yes.

[pinguu 169]

I have agreed with the breeder to return him, to be fair to the guy i think he genuinly didnt know. Im gutted as i now have to start looking again but i cant do anything but agree with everyones comments and advise, i wanted a working dog which he wont be. I have two very young daughters who could startle him with bad results. A hard decision but i dont have the time to offer him the training he will actually need and i dont have routine myself so cant possibly apply one to his life. Thanks everyone for your very helpful advise i think it has been valuable to my decision making. As previously mentioned its a think with your head not your heart decision.

[Guest vin]

I have agreed with the breeder to return him, to be fair to the guy i think he genuinly didnt know. Im gutted as i now have to start looking again but i cant do anything but agree with everyones comments and advise, i wanted a working dog which he wont be. I have two very young daughters who could startle him with bad results. A hard decision but i dont have the time to offer him the training he will actually need and i dont have routine myself so cant possibly apply one to his life. Thanks everyone for your very helpful advise i think it has been valuable to my decision making. As previously mentioned its a think with your head not your heart decision.

 

wise move fella..

 

Theres a lot of pups around at the moment... you are literally spoilt for choice.

 

Ask on here and someone will guide you in the right direction im sure.

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[pinguu 169]

I wish someone would cos i cant find any anywhere, i see some on preloved asking silly money

[J.DOG 1,355]

Put up a thread asking if there are any pups ready anytime , and if there Is people will contact you, I did it and had some cracking offers and got a great wee pup some top lads out there

 

Your doing the right thing bud ,the pup will be safer in a pet home , to much of a liability to be a worker and it would be a danger to itself.

Keep your eye out bud , just makes sure you can see both parents and think before you buy

 

Atb mate

Edited August 15, 2012 by J.DOG

[Moll. 1,770]

Are the hearing and sight problems in merle due to brain damage?

[Dannyboy23 77]

gutted for u pal its good that he has took it back i will get u that guys number who but me on the right track if u want pal he is in tod to pm me pal

[6pack 60]

Are the hearing and sight problems in merle due to brain damage?

 

No.

Faulty genetics causing deformities.

Can have the same trouble mating silver ferts too.

I don't get why people want merles. Why they specifically aim for merle pups. May as well be breeding epilepsy into a line.

[riohog 5,750]

I have agreed with the breeder to return him, to be fair to the guy i think he genuinly didnt know. Im gutted as i now have to start looking again but i cant do anything but agree with everyones comments and advise, i wanted a working dog which he wont be. I have two very young daughters who could startle him with bad results. A hard decision but i dont have the time to offer him the training he will actually need and i dont have routine myself so cant possibly apply one to his life. Thanks everyone for your very helpful advise i think it has been valuable to my decision making. As previously mentioned its a think with your head not your heart decision.

wise decission common sence allways prevales ,sit back awile ..take stock dont rush into getting another pup ,the right one will come along ....

[storm323 191]

sad to hear hope the pups will be ok but in some cases you have to be cruel to be kind

[pinguu 169]

I have returned him, breeder was genuinly sorry and taking him and 1 other to the vet for full check.

[J.DOG 1,355]

I have returned him, breeder was genuinly sorry and taking him and 1 other to the vet for full check.

 

You did the best thing mate , sounds like the breeder is genuine

 

Atb pal

[lurchermanuk 27]

he will take them to see that vet called claw second name hammer lol only messing

[littlefish 587]

The guy assured me collie whippet grey he is merle with iceblue eyes if i knew how to upload on iphone id put pic on

 

Congenital deafness and blindness runs with the merle gene. Maybe your pup will more naturally use his eyes and look at you to communicate via body language and hand signals. Good luck with him.