Need some advice RE a deaf puppy

[Sonicboy]

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Hi, I just wondered if I could possibly get some advice.

I decided to have a litter of pups, my first and last litter. It all went great and pups went to their new homes. One of them came back as it was found she was deaf. It wasn't noticeable here as she was just following her litter mates, but became apparent at her new home. We decided with her new owners to have her back here hoping that with the help of her mum, we could train and keep her ourselves, however the problem we are having is that she and mum are only interested in spending time with each other, so training is becoming almost impossible and I feel she is missing out because of this. Should I attempt to find a new home for her? If so, any suggestions please? I do not want her to go via a rescue, as she doesn't need rescuing, she is perfectly happy and content, and I also do not want her to go via people fostering her until another new home is found, or being passed around to different owners if the initial home decided to give her back. I would just like to find the perfect family for her that can take care of her, and that I could keep in contact with to make sure she is getting on well, and being looked after. Also this way, if there was ever an issue I could always have her back here where I know she will be okay.

The thought of rehoming her isn't what I really want to do, but she does deserve her own family where she gets all of the fuss and attention, and here she has other dogs to compete with, and where she is more interested in mum at present, I don't want her to lose out on what she should be having from her own family.

Any advice gratefully received.

Thanks.

 

[Violet Turner]

Welcome, I have just had a litter of pups also none were deaf but we kept a girl with her mum. They never leave eachother alone, they seem happy and playful but we have since found out that there is such thing as Same-sex-aggression witch I believe Doris the pup has. I would reccomend to you that see how it goes teach some signs to the puppy then see how she is with mum, if goes bad then see about rehoming her but the pup will need special requirements.

 

[JoanneF]

I take it you have had the puppy to a vet to confirm it isn't something that can be fixed quite easily?

And if so, would the breed club (unless the pup is cross bred of course) perhaps be able to help you find someone with experience of deaf dogs?

 

[Sonicboy]

Hi,

Welcome, I have just had a litter of pups also none were deaf but we kept a girl with her mum. They never leave eachother alone, they seem happy and playful but we have since found out that there is such thing as Same-sex-aggression witch I believe Doris the pup has. I would reccomend to you that see how it goes teach some signs to the puppy then see how she is with mum, if goes bad then see about rehoming her but the pup will need special requirements.

Hi Violet, sadly it isn't working with them, she has no interest in anything other than her mum, and I don't want her to become dependent on her mum without learning what she needs to know as she grows. I really do not want to let her go, but it is what she needs no matter how hard its going to be.

 

[Sonicboy]

I take it you have had the puppy to a vet to confirm it isn't something that can be fixed quite easily?

And if so, would the breed club (unless the pup is cross bred of course) perhaps be able to help you find someone with experience of deaf dogs?

Hi Joanne, she has seen a vet and they very quickly have said she is deaf, not sure of any specific test they could carry out to be honest, but they do not do baer tests anywhere near to my location so I assume the vet must be correct due to the fact that she just doesnt hear. I contacted the breed club via email, but they have not replied at all.

 

[Violet Turner]

Hi,


Hi Violet, sadly it isn't working with them, she has no interest in anything other than her mum, and I don't want her to become dependent on her mum without learning what she needs to know as she grows. I really do not want to let her go, but it is what she needs no matter how hard its going to be.

you could consult a behaviourist

 

[JoanneF]

you could consult a behaviourist

Why?

 

[Sonicboy]

She is too young to take any notice of a behaviorist, she just wants to sit/lay/play with mum, its her only interest.

 

[Flobo]

May be a long shot but have you tried switching your focus to mum, presuming she knows basic commands, direct the command with added sign to her and see if pup picks it up that way with the usual reward and praise? Not sure, but might be worth trying

 

[Violet Turner]

I meant a trainer not the above

 

[leashedForLife]

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Why not train her [& walk her & socialize her & habituate her...] WITHOUT Mum-dog tagging along?

Surely U can close a door between them when at home, & someone can walk the puppy sans dam to let her meet friendly strangers, learn about odd noises at construction sites, & to tolerate passing bicyclists & joggers, w/o taking her dam along?
If not, why not?

If U bought or adopted an unrelated pup, & already had ONE adult dog, U'd be dealing with the same issue.
Any puppy will over-attach to a resident dog; after all, the dog is of their own species, while we're obviously not - it's easier to "talk" to another dog, they needn't make the effort they must when trying to understand us humans, & they share many interests & pleasures.
Puppy-buyers or those who adopt via rescue who already have an adult dog, cope with this every day, around the world. U aren't alone.

- terry

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