{"id":4284,"date":"2022-05-30T13:14:42","date_gmt":"2022-05-30T13:14:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-leave-a-deaf-dog-alone\/"},"modified":"2022-05-31T06:40:09","modified_gmt":"2022-05-31T06:40:09","slug":"can-you-leave-a-deaf-dog-alone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-leave-a-deaf-dog-alone\/","title":{"rendered":"Can you leave a deaf dog alone?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-leave-a-deaf-dog-alone\/#Can_you_leave_a_deaf_dog_alone\" title=\"Can you leave a deaf dog alone?\">Can you leave a deaf dog alone?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-leave-a-deaf-dog-alone\/#Can_a_deaf_dog_live_a_normal_life\" title=\"Can a deaf dog live a normal life?\">Can a deaf dog live a normal life?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-leave-a-deaf-dog-alone\/#Can_deaf_dogs_hear_anything\" title=\"Can deaf dogs hear anything?\">Can deaf dogs hear anything?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-leave-a-deaf-dog-alone\/#How_do_you_stop_a_deaf_dog_from_whining\" title=\"How do you stop a deaf dog from whining?\">How do you stop a deaf dog from whining?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-leave-a-deaf-dog-alone\/#Do_deaf_dogs_bark_at_nothing\" title=\"Do deaf dogs bark at nothing?\">Do deaf dogs bark at nothing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-leave-a-deaf-dog-alone\/#How_do_you_get_a_deaf_dogs_attention\" title=\"How do you get a deaf dog\u2019s attention?\">How do you get a deaf dog\u2019s attention?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-leave-a-deaf-dog-alone\/#How_hard_is_it_to_have_a_deaf_dog\" title=\"How hard is it to have a deaf dog?\">How hard is it to have a deaf dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-leave-a-deaf-dog-alone\/#How_do_you_call_a_deaf_dog\" title=\"How do you call a deaf dog?\">How do you call a deaf dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-leave-a-deaf-dog-alone\/#How_do_you_comfort_a_deaf_dog\" title=\"How do you comfort a deaf dog?\">How do you comfort a deaf dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-leave-a-deaf-dog-alone\/#How_do_you_wake_up_a_deaf_dog\" title=\"How do you wake up a deaf dog?\">How do you wake up a deaf dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-leave-a-deaf-dog-alone\/#How_do_you_teach_a_deaf_dog_to_lay_down\" title=\"How do you teach a deaf dog to lay down?\">How do you teach a deaf dog to lay down?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-leave-a-deaf-dog-alone\/#Do_dogs_think_you_stop_talking_to_them_deaf\" title=\"Do dogs think you stop talking to them deaf?\">Do dogs think you stop talking to them deaf?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-leave-a-deaf-dog-alone\/#What_breeds_of_dogs_are_prone_to_deafness\" title=\"What breeds of dogs are prone to deafness?\">What breeds of dogs are prone to deafness?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-leave-a-deaf-dog-alone\/#How_does_a_deaf_dog_act\" title=\"How does a deaf dog act?\">How does a deaf dog act?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-leave-a-deaf-dog-alone\/#How_can_u_tell_if_your_dog_is_deaf\" title=\"How can u tell if your dog is deaf?\">How can u tell if your dog is deaf?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-leave-a-deaf-dog-alone\/#Can_deaf_dogs_have_puppies\" title=\"Can deaf dogs have puppies?\">Can deaf dogs have puppies?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_leave_a_deaf_dog_alone\"><\/span>Can you leave a deaf dog alone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">Separation Anxiety is when deaf dogs are left alone unattended and they become destructive. If you leave your deaf dog alone and your deaf dog proceeds to urinate, defecate, barks non-stop, digs up floors and rugs, chews up furniture, or tries to escape his crate, then there is a strong possibility your dog has SA.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-a-deaf-dog-live-a-normal-life\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_deaf_dog_live_a_normal_life\"><\/span>Can a deaf dog live a normal life?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Living with a deaf dog may be confusing for owners who do not have the right tools and knowledge. Fortunately, once you do, most deaf dogs can live long, happy lives.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-deaf-dogs-hear-anything\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_deaf_dogs_hear_anything\"><\/span>Can deaf dogs hear anything?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tips for Living with a Deaf Dog<\/p>\n<p>Deaf dogs cannot hear cars and other hazards. Learn to communicate using hand signals. Essential signals are: sit, stay, come, down, good, no and watch.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Kds8NdajQH8\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-stop-a-deaf-dog-from-whining\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_stop_a_deaf_dog_from_whining\"><\/span>How do you stop a deaf dog from whining?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Give your dog a signal, such as hand signal or light signal or use a vibrating collar and then take them over to their mat or crate. Once at their spot, provide a treat, toy, or chew toy, such as a rawhide bone to reward them for not barking, and provide an alternative activity to barking such as a puzzle feeder.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BmVSLqCh-RI\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-deaf-dogs-bark-at-nothing\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_deaf_dogs_bark_at_nothing\"><\/span>Do deaf dogs bark at nothing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, deaf dogs still bark and they bark for numerous reasons.\u00a0 Soon, deaf dogs learn to bark every time they\u2019re frustrated and hence excessive barking. Sounds and visual stimuli are other reasons deaf dogs bark. While hearing impaired dogs are unable to hear certain distractions, they\u2019re able to see.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-get-a-deaf-dog-s-attention\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_a_deaf_dogs_attention\"><\/span>How do you get a deaf dog\u2019s attention?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Getting a deaf dog\u2019s attention is easiest when the dog is within reach. Getting a deaf dog\u2019s attention is easiest when the dog is within reach. If you are close enough to reach your dog, cue for attention by giving him a gentle, but deliberate, double tap on the rump or flank using one or two fingers.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-hard-is-it-to-have-a-deaf-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_hard_is_it_to_have_a_deaf_dog\"><\/span>How hard is it to have a deaf dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although it was once believed that deaf dogs could not be trained, many people that love and care for them say deaf dog training isn\u2019t difficult. The secret, he says, is having a clear hand signal for each action you want the dog to learn. It doesn\u2019t matter what they are, he says, as long as you\u2019re consistent.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ld-YVQ59wM0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-call-a-deaf-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_call_a_deaf_dog\"><\/span>How do you call a deaf dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How To Communicate With Your Deaf Dog<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Jangle keys or a can of coins.<\/li>\n<li>Squeak a toy while it is behind your back.<\/li>\n<li>Call your dog\u2019s name in a normal voice.<\/li>\n<li>Clap your hands (you should be far enough away so that he doesn\u2019t feel air movement).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hxgkLA6__iM\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-comfort-a-deaf-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_comfort_a_deaf_dog\"><\/span>How do you comfort a deaf dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How you can help your dog with hearing loss?<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Check in with your veterinarian.<\/li>\n<li>Train your dog with hand signals.<\/li>\n<li>Use nontraditional signals.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid startling your dog.<\/li>\n<li>Increase your vigilance.<\/li>\n<li>Enrich your dog\u2019s \u201csmelling life\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Attach an, \u201cI am deaf\u201d tag to your dog\u2019s collar.<\/li>\n<li>Give yourself a pep talk.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-wake-up-a-deaf-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_wake_up_a_deaf_dog\"><\/span>How do you wake up a deaf dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog is sleeping and you need to awaken him, always touch him gently in the same place; the shoulder area may work best. You can also try putting your hand in front of his nose and letting your smell wake him up.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-teach-a-deaf-dog-to-lay-down\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_teach_a_deaf_dog_to_lay_down\"><\/span>How do you teach a deaf dog to lay down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>By using the food as a \u201clure\u201d to lure the dog into place for a down you can hold the treat to the floor and point down or lay your hand flat down for \u201cdown\u201d then give a thumbs up to \u201cmark\u201d the correct behavior and then treat. Repeat, repeat, repeat. Note of disclosure.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vr8HEMa3goY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-think-you-stop-talking-to-them-deaf\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_think_you_stop_talking_to_them_deaf\"><\/span>Do dogs think you stop talking to them deaf?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They most likely won\u2019t feel sorry for themselves about lost faculties. Dogs live in the moment. They may startle or act frightened if you sneak up on them, they wont be aware of going deaf or pine over their loss of hearing.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HabVbzKCSlI\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-breeds-of-dogs-are-prone-to-deafness\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breeds_of_dogs_are_prone_to_deafness\"><\/span>What breeds of dogs are prone to deafness?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some of the most commonly affected breeds are Dalmatians, Bull Terriers, Australian Cattle Dogs, English Setters, English Cocker Spaniels, Boston Terriers, and Parson Russell Terriers. Congenital deafness has been found in over 80 different breeds, but it may be found in any breed.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-does-a-deaf-dog-act\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_a_deaf_dog_act\"><\/span>How does a deaf dog act?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Puppies who are deaf may seem slow to learn; they do not respond to their names or pick up verbal commands. Older dogs with acquired deafness may sleep through your arrival home from work. A few simple tests can check a dog\u2019s hearing at home: rattle your keys.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-can-u-tell-if-your-dog-is-deaf\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_u_tell_if_your_dog_is_deaf\"><\/span>How can u tell if your dog is deaf?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>5 Signs Your Dog is Going Deaf. Deaf Dog Awareness Week takes place during the last week of September every year.<\/li>\n<li>Not Coming When Called. The most common sign of deafness in dogs is an inability to hear commands<\/li>\n<li>Sudden Disobedience.<\/li>\n<li>Increased Startle Reflex.<\/li>\n<li>Excessive Barking.<\/li>\n<li>Behavioral Apathy and\/or Increased Sleep.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/I23f28R3Zpw\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<p><!-- \u0420\u0435\u043a\u043b \u0432 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0435 4 --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-deaf-dogs-have-puppies\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_deaf_dogs_have_puppies\"><\/span>Can deaf dogs have puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unilaterally deaf dogs can make good pets but should not be bred. When deafness is uncommon in a breed, affected dogs should not be bred, but this does not mean that all related dogs are a risk and must be retired from breeding.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Posts On Deaf Dogs :<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-there-sign-language-for-deaf-dogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Is there sign language for deaf dogs?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-frequency-can-deaf-dogs-hear\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What frequency can deaf dogs hear?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dog-whistles-help-deaf-dogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Do dog whistles help deaf dogs?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-deaf-dogs-hard-to-train\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Are deaf dogs hard to train?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-sudden-deafness-in-dogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What causes sudden deafness in dogs?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-white-dogs-more-prone-to-deafness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why are white dogs more prone to deafness?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Can you leave a deaf dog alone?Can a deaf dog live a normal life?Can deaf dogs hear anything?How do you stop a deaf dog from whining?Do deaf dogs bark at nothing?How do you get a deaf dog\u2019s attention?How hard is it to have a deaf dog?How do you call a deaf dog?How&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":118671,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4284","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-animal"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Can-you-leave-a-deaf-dog-alone.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4284"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4284"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4284\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":118672,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4284\/revisions\/118672"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/118671"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4284"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4284"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4284"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}