thanks for the idea about the vibrating collar.
I usually use a harness on gus but will give this some thought too.

IF we can see me do the come sign he comes running...

the light idea of the flashlight sets him in turbo mode and he goes crazy over wanting the light and does not give up..........so not using a light on him at all anymore.

Pat

thanks for the idea about the vibrating collar.
I usually use a harness on gus but will give this some thought too.

IF we can see me do the come sign he comes running...

the light idea of the flashlight sets him in turbo mode and he goes crazy over wanting the light and does not give up..........so not using a light on him at all anymore.

Pat

YEA Gus is a white bulldog. maybe the gene I am sure.
the vets reason was likely the mother had an ear infection when she was pregnant.
Pat
thanks for the link

YEA Gus is a white bulldog. maybe the gene I am sure.
the vets reason was likely the mother had an ear infection when she was pregnant.
Pat
thanks for the link

Great idea there.
forgot about the deaf dog website.
Pat

deaf dogs are a handful ...lol
the one thing about a deaf bulldog is that they do not hear themselves bark so when they bark they bark..LOUD all the time.

Great idea there.
forgot about the deaf dog website.
Pat

deaf dogs are a handful ...lol
the one thing about a deaf bulldog is that they do not hear themselves bark so when they bark they bark..LOUD all the time.

You can teach the dog to come on command...even when he's not looking at you...with the vibrating collar.

http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Remote-Control-Dog-Training-Vibrating-Collar-
Black_W0QQitemZ320428026138QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item4a9affa91a&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

If you've ever used clicker training it would be the same thing. Vibrate...treat. Vibrate...treat. Vibrate...treat. He'll soon associate the vibration with getting a treat & come running.

Deafness does happen with white dogs even with the best blood lines.

Good luck.

Sue

You can teach the dog to come on command...even when he's not looking at you...with the vibrating collar.

http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Remote-Control-Dog-Training-Vibrating-Collar-
Black_W0QQitemZ320428026138QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item4a9affa91a&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

If you've ever used clicker training it would be the same thing. Vibrate...treat. Vibrate...treat. Vibrate...treat. He'll soon associate the vibration with getting a treat & come running.

Deafness does happen with white dogs even with the best blood lines.

Good luck.

Sue

http://www.deafdogs.org/

lots of info and good links. There is also a yahoo group for deaf dogs. I've fostered 2 and both were white.


I don't rescue animals because I want to feel better about myself, or morally superior to anyone. The best part of my life with animals is the humility they teach and the humanity the foster.
Jon Katz "Soul of a Dog"

http://www.deafdogs.org/

lots of info and good links. There is also a yahoo group for deaf dogs. I've fostered 2 and both were white.


I don't rescue animals because I want to feel better about myself, or morally superior to anyone. The best part of my life with animals is the humility they teach and the humanity the foster.
Jon Katz "Soul of a Dog"

A very interesting site is: www.deafdogs.org

It has interesting articles on how to train deaf dogs, like using a flash light.

I once read about using a e-collar (the one that is often misused in training huntingdogs and policedogs) on a very low setting. You can teach the dog to give you attention after feeling the collar shake....

I've only had experience with hearing dogs going deaf in old age, but I found that a calm way to wake your dog is to hold your hand in front of his nose, about 10 cm. The smell of your hand is enough to wake your dog calmly, it will take some time, but he won't be startled!

I teach my young puppy to come with my arms wide open. Later I use it when he is at a distance, but it works fine for deaf dogs too....

Good to hear that you are coping well now!

Ineke and Zorro

A very interesting site is: www.deafdogs.org

It has interesting articles on how to train deaf dogs, like using a flash light.

I once read about using a e-collar (the one that is often misused in training huntingdogs and policedogs) on a very low setting. You can teach the dog to give you attention after feeling the collar shake....

I've only had experience with hearing dogs going deaf in old age, but I found that a calm way to wake your dog is to hold your hand in front of his nose, about 10 cm. The smell of your hand is enough to wake your dog calmly, it will take some time, but he won't be startled!

I teach my young puppy to come with my arms wide open. Later I use it when he is at a distance, but it works fine for deaf dogs too....

Good to hear that you are coping well now!

Ineke and Zorro

Well living with a deaf english bulldog is not the easiest..hahhaha. but anyhow yea he does pretty good with the american sign language. I have a deaf girlfriend that suggested this to me.
Gus also is not your typical bulldog. he is very extroverted and very active. the one thing that we are working on now is if he could go do some obedience training. NOT sure that will work well with a deaf dog. but most dog training can be done by signals.
MY BIGGEST challenge is a sign that says his name.
I also am going to get a white t-shirt and write on the sides I am deaf when he is out for a walk. I have a special tag on his harness but that does not help when someone sees him walking.
he is very very friendly. the startling is the one big issue the vet had with him when he is sleeping hence the kiss on the forehead. he is fine with that and ME an my family too. he is a welcome addition to our family and much better now that he can respond to some commands.
Pat and Gus

Well living with a deaf english bulldog is not the easiest..hahhaha. but anyhow yea he does pretty good with the american sign language. I have a deaf girlfriend that suggested this to me.
Gus also is not your typical bulldog. he is very extroverted and very active. the one thing that we are working on now is if he could go do some obedience training. NOT sure that will work well with a deaf dog. but most dog training can be done by signals.
MY BIGGEST challenge is a sign that says his name.
I also am going to get a white t-shirt and write on the sides I am deaf when he is out for a walk. I have a special tag on his harness but that does not help when someone sees him walking.
he is very very friendly. the startling is the one big issue the vet had with him when he is sleeping hence the kiss on the forehead. he is fine with that and ME an my family too. he is a welcome addition to our family and much better now that he can respond to some commands.
Pat and Gus

Deafness can also occur in white horses or ones that are almost totally white. The genetic connection is not limited to canines.

Deafness can also occur in white horses or ones that are almost totally white. The genetic connection is not limited to canines.

but it sounds like you are doing a really good job!

but it sounds like you are doing a really good job!

Hi
I am new to this board. I have 2 english bulldogs. Bella is a brindle and almost 3 and Gus is a white bulldog and almost 2.
the question that I have is about deafness. as a bulldog puppy Gus never came when he was called. never barked at the doorbell and the list goes on. I kinda thought maybe it was just stubborn bulldog behaviour.
at his last vet appointments for his shots, I joking said I think he is Deaf to the vet and we tested him and he is likely been deaf since a pup. he comes from great show parents and so on.
anyhow just wanted to let you know the best way to help a deaf dog is especially a bulldog KISS him to wake him up..hahhaha. but seriously get a good book on American Hand Signs. he is doing great now. JUST gotta get his attention to see me.
too many deaf dogs end up in the shelters, because to look at Gus you would never guess he is deaf
any other good suggestions for Gus out there?
thanks
Pat and Gus