Getting a Sense: Success With Deaf and/or Blind Dogs

This presentation will provide new guardians with the skills and knowledge of how to set your new deaf and or blind dog up for success in their first stages of life.  Throughout the course you will learn how to communicate with your puppy, or adult dog and how to assist them using positive reinforcement.

Topics covered include:

• Important tips:
  • Breed before disability - education for new dog owners 
  • How to prepare your home for your deaf and blind dog 
  • Lifetime of training - coaching new DB dog owners how to prepare mentally 
  • Behaviors to expect in the first three weeks after adoption for owners 
• First steps in training:
  • Training 
    • Marker Cue - step by step guide 
    • Body handling
    • Tactile work 
    • Scent training
  • Dog Introductions for new dog owners 
  • Resource Guarding - a broken down description of what it is and what to look out for 
• Behaviors to look out for:
  • Resource guarding continued
  • Spinning 
  • Reactivity - a broken down guide for dog owners on what to look out for 
  • Sensitivity to touch
• Losing senses due to age 
  • How to prepare 
• Additional resources for all deaf and/or blind dog owners 

Watch the Video Trailer with Sample Clips:

   Guest Instructor:  Erin Marion