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I agree it is difficult to see our dogs getting old. But to a dog being deaf is really no big deal. Phoenix has been deaf her whole life and most people do not even know she is deaf as she is just like ever other dog out there. I think over the years she has told some of the other dogs just pretend you can't hear and they won't expect you to do as much..
I agree it is difficult to see our dogs getting old. But to a dog being deaf is really no big deal. Phoenix has been deaf her whole life and most people do not even know she is deaf as she is just like ever other dog out there. I think over the years she has told some of the other dogs just pretend you can't hear and they won't expect you to do as much..
Yea, Angel is doing fine.
We just started checking on things when she was sleeping so sound.
She takes many of her prompts for the other dog, Bear.
We've had three deaf dogs over the years and all have done just fine. The current one is a 5 pound Chihuahua and the only real challenge is on our shoulders. We have to always be aware of where she's at in relation to us as she's so little but you have to do that with small dogs anyway.
Just need to be careful about waking them from their sleep. I used to blow on my dog's face to wake her up, then ever so softly touch her fur (she had long hair) so she knew I was right there (she was also blind).
I had a dog who became deaf when he was almost fourteen. It happened over a period of time so I was able to try new methods to communicate. I had read that dogs could feel vibrations so when I called him I'd stamp my foot. As his hearing became worse I learned that this worked in the house but hardly at all outside. Then something interesting happened.
I was in an unheated, somewhat damp room attached to the house. There was an old chest of drawers which hadn't had a drawer pulled out in ages. When I opened a drawer ther was a deep sound, but not very loud. My dog instantly turned his head and looked. From his quick and interested action it was obvious that this was the first sound he'd heard in a long time. Later, I learned that a dog otherwise deaf can often hear low sounds. But in the meantime, I had started pitching my voice as low as possible and he was often able to hear me. It was good to be able to talk to him again and not wonder if he thought I was ignoring him.
It's sad to see them get old. I have two dogs now, twelve and seven, who always liked to play rough and tumble. Lately, however, my older dog will chase around for a minute or so, then run under the porch. My younger dog wants him to jump on her and sit on her as he always did. I wish I could explain to her that she needs to be gentler. I know she would if she knew because he's her hero and she loves him dearly.
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I think over the years she has told some of the other dogs just pretend you can't hear and they won't expect you to do as much..
