I think my dog is deaf!

KrisBriMcBunny

After several different experiments I am pretty sure my puppy is deaf!  I've suspected something was up but I wasnt sure if it was stuborness or just didnt know her name yet.  but now I'm pretty sure. 

I'm not sure what to do .... its gonna be real hard to train her...I'm already having trouble training her.

I paid alot of money for this dog and while I love her to death and wont give her up I'm wondering if I should contact the breeder.  It defeats the purpose of why I got this dog....to be a kind of a family guard dog.

Kristie

kylara111

Aw, that's so sad!  I would contact the breeder to let them know but since you want to keep the dog, I'm sure they won't be able to do anything.  Breeders solutions usually seem to be to just give you another dog.  I would take the dog to the vet and talk to them about it.  I've seen how deaf dogs can be trained using hand gestures.  I don't suppose you'd consider a second dog to be a guard dog (and a companion to the one you already have)?

KrisBriMcBunny

I have a border collie mix who is all bark and no action....her bark is scary but as soon as someone comes in she licks them to death.  Plus she really isnt that big & scary looking.

AnnapolisLari

I would absolutely call the breeder. If you paid that kind of money for a dog, I would not expect any issues.

hero

You should contact the breeder. Generally, a puppy that does not match the breed standards are either culled (put down) or there is a requirement in the adoption contract that the puppy will be spayed/neutered and not be bred. I think you should keep the puppy but try to negotiate to get some of your money back since the puppy has a disability.

Before you decide to give up on your puppy, contact a trainer and get a realistic idea of what might be involved in training a deaf dog.

KrisBriMcBunny

I have no plans on putting her down...she's already under a spay contract since she's pet quality and not show.  Plus I have no intention of giving her up...I love this dog to death and we are all very attached to her.  I'm just gonna have to find a trainer who knows how to work with deaf dogs.