simonrocco 175 Posted November 27, 2015 Report Share Posted November 27, 2015 Hi just wondering if there's anyone that works deaf dogs below or above ground I have just been given a terrier pup that's 9 weeks old and its totally deaf its a lovely little dog and is full of character and energy I am considering trying to work it but if it doesn't work out I'll just be keeping it as a pet it would be good to see if there's anyone out there who works deaf dogs. atb SR. Quote Link to post
Bustersback!!! 23 Posted November 27, 2015 Report Share Posted November 27, 2015 I'd keep it as a pet mate, on top you'd have no recall and it would be restricted sense wise IE hearing game getting up and below in much the same way. Below ground they use hearing as well as scent to locate. 1 Quote Link to post
fat man 4,741 Posted November 27, 2015 Report Share Posted November 27, 2015 Hi just wondering if there's anyone that works deaf dogs below or above ground I have just been given a terrier pup that's 9 weeks old and its totally deaf its a lovely little dog and is full of character and energy I am considering trying to work it but if it doesn't work out I'll just be keeping it as a pet it would be good to see if there's anyone out there who works deaf dogs. atb SR. I reckon mine are all deaf as when you try to call them up when out they just ignore me,lol. 5 Quote Link to post
simonrocco 175 Posted November 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2015 Yeah I know what you mean some of my other dogs are like that especially when they get on the sent of something 1 Quote Link to post
neil cooney 10,416 Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 Hi just wondering if there's anyone that works deaf dogs below or above ground I have just been given a terrier pup that's 9 weeks old and its totally deaf its a lovely little dog and is full of character and energy I am considering trying to work it but if it doesn't work out I'll just be keeping it as a pet it would be good to see if there's anyone out there who works deaf dogs. atb SR. I reckon mine are all deaf as when you try to call them up when out they just ignore me,lol. I couldn't blame them . Quote Link to post
neil cooney 10,416 Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 If a terrier is well bred but ended up deaf I would still give it a chance. I've never dug to a deaf terrier but it's their nose they use to find and their heart they use to work and stay and although most terriers like to know if the terrierman is on his way I reckon they'd know as much through vibration as through their hearing. Unfortunately he probably couldn't be allowed to hunt up but during exercise most terriers return to you when they see the others turning anyways. Quote Link to post
Zilverhaze 1,627 Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 I whuld definitely try ground work .. end of the day its 9 weeks old so will grow with its disability not thinking he's disabled + his other senses will be keener to compensate for the deafness as Neil said vibrations will let the terrier no your on the way I think the only down fall will be above ground but on the flip side ther not many terriers what listen to ther owners when they get on a scent or don't fancy coming back ,, you chuld try a collar what vibrates mate of a remote like one of them cock rings fasend to his collar try teaching recall by vibration I whuldent call it a day just cos he's deaf I whuld try to make it happen for him 4 Quote Link to post
simonrocco 175 Posted November 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 The terrier is well bread off good lines that's why I was thinking of giving it a chance at working it iv been looking into using these vibrating collars for recall as alot of people use them with deaf dogs this is my first deaf dog and its going to be a challenge to train it but I'm looking forward to it iv got plenty of time to research about them as its only 9 week old thanks for all the comments atb SR Quote Link to post
Waz 4,266 Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 Ive dug down to terriers digging on in the same spot and seen them stop digging to listen, seen them then change the spot their digging too to find the right spot. But if its a good one bred for the job its worth a whirl. Hearing probably a fair way down the list after heart, nose etc. Was talking to a lad the other day that has stopped taking his pointer (rough shooting) because its now deaf, fed up with getting it back. But a young pup I reckon you could teach it too not run on too far. But then theres always the liability of not being able to stop the dog to prevent something happening. 1 Quote Link to post
rob284 1,682 Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 Will be hard bringing up a deaf dog, but might be worth it once it works? 1 Quote Link to post
mushray 246 Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 Just curious pal but is your pup a chocolate coloured Patt? iv seen few years back 2 chocolate coloured Patts being bred and few pups on the litter were either blind or deaf. Quote Link to post
simonrocco 175 Posted November 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 Just curious pal but is your pup a chocolate coloured Patt? iv seen few years back 2 chocolate coloured Patts being bred and few pups on the litter were either blind or deaf. no pal its a white jack russel its only one out of litter with anything wrong with it Quote Link to post
simonrocco 175 Posted November 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 Ive dug down to terriers digging on in the same spot and seen them stop digging to listen, seen them then change the spot their digging too to find the right spot. But if its a good one bred for the job its worth a whirl. Hearing probably a fair way down the list after heart, nose etc. Was talking to a lad the other day that has stopped taking his pointer (rough shooting) because its now deaf, fed up with getting it back. But a young pup I reckon you could teach it too not run on too far. But then theres always the liability of not being able to stop the dog to prevent something happening. Ive dug down to terriers digging on in the same spot and seen them stop digging to listen, seen them then change the spot their digging too to find the right spot. But if its a good one bred for the job its worth a whirl. Hearing probably a fair way down the list after heart, nose etc. Was talking to a lad the other day that has stopped taking his pointer (rough shooting) because its now deaf, fed up with getting it back. But a young pup I reckon you could teach it too not run on too far. But then theres always the liability of not being able to stop the dog to prevent something happening. I was thinking that with him being deaf from birth that his other senses like smell and sight etc might be better than normal only time will tell though atb SR Quote Link to post
simonrocco 175 Posted November 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 Here's a pic of him 3 Quote Link to post
Daniel cain 45,882 Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 My dad had a Russell pup probably 30 yr ago called Todd he was deaf as a post,he worked for a few seasons was a tidy dog in fairness but died from kidney failure around 6 yr old,don't know if being all white has something to do with it but I've known a few white dogs that have had kidney failure and been deaf.if it wants to work let it.atb dc 1 Quote Link to post
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