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Hi guys i recently purchased a dog only to later find that she was deaf. Under usual circumstances i would return the dog to the breeder, but the litter was a one-off and the breeder had no intentions of having the dog back. Any tips on how to re-home my dog, i'v tried adjusting to handsignals but she's largely uncontrollable :( i will be sad to see her go and want to make sure she gets the home she deserves.
 
so the poor thing doesnt do the rounds, please harden your heart and pts the poor mite
 
Bedlam said:
so the poor thing doesnt do the rounds, please harden your heart and pts the poor mite
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thanks for quick reply. I think she's gone beyond the point of euthanasia she's about 4 and a half months old, we only found out about 2/3 weeks ago and she's got so much love to give we couldnt bear to think of such an a idea. Sadly we can't really facilitate a deaf dog due to our house having a small garden. It wouldnt be as bad if we could let her off the lead but being deaf she wouldnt come back.

Here's some pic's of her when she was about 15 weeks old:

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/Sh...rd/DSCN0296.jpg

and

[http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/Sh...rd/DSCN0298.jpg

and here are some more recent ones i think she was about 18/19 weeks:

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/Sh.../Photo-0159.jpg

and

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/Sh.../Photo-0139.jpg
 
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Hilary & Hounds said:
She is gorgeous! :wub:   :wub:
Try these people Wiccaweys or Border Collie Trust or Border Collie Rescue. I know Wiccaweys are excellent and have had much success with collies with all types of problems. :thumbsup: Good luck. :luck:   :luck:

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thanks for your help but i'm not sure if they'll take her, i should have mentioned this before she's a border collie x whippet :oops: sorry!!
 
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Try them. Most breed rescues will take cross breeds as well if they can. I don't think Wiccaweys are that bothered about her pedigree. :) The rescues should be able to assess her, give her some basic training and match her to the perfect family who may possibly have experience of deaf dogs already. It really is her best option and as far as I'm aware Wiccaweys is a no kill rescue (unless absolutely medically necessary). :thumbsup: I don't know about the other rescues. :)
 
The BCT is great - they used to rehome any dogs as we had a dog from thm and they provide loads of support. Try them as the specialise in collies.
 
really sorry to hear your rehoming her lee,hope you find someone with more understanding of her problem,if you need me you know where i`am.

BE STRONG.. :huggles:
 
have you tried the dogs trust the rspca or battersea they may know somebody who will be able to foster her untill she finds a suitable home well done you for making sure she gets a home she deserves i really wish you well keep us updated x :luck:
 
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I really would contact wiccaweys, a friend of mine works for them, they dont just do collies. They do other breeds and do find good home.

The address is

www.wiccaweys.co.uk

Talk to them im very sure that they can help.

Good luck
 
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Shiloh_Shepherd said:
Bedlam said:
so the poor thing doesnt do the rounds, please harden your heart and pts the poor mite
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thanks for quick reply. I think she's gone beyond the point of euthanasia she's about 4 and a half months old, we only found out about 2/3 weeks ago and she's got so much love to give we couldnt bear to think of such an a idea. Sadly we can't really facilitate a deaf dog due to our house having a small garden. It wouldnt be as bad if we could let her off the lead but being deaf she wouldnt come back.

Here's some pic's of her when she was about 15 weeks old:

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/Sh...rd/DSCN0296.jpg

and

[http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/Sh...rd/DSCN0298.jpg

and here are some more recent ones i think she was about 18/19 weeks:

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/Sh.../Photo-0159.jpg

and

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/Sh.../Photo-0139.jpg

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Am sorry to hear your girl is deaf. From the looks of your photo's it looks as if she is really loved, so what I would like to know.... and please forgive me if I am being blunt, as I am not trying to offend you... but with help to would you be prepare to keep her, or are you now just determined to rehome her??

I handle club rescue phone calls for my reigion. A year ago, I got a called from a very distress owner, who had recently discovered her 4 month old whippet was deaf. She adored her pup, and was extremely upset at letting the pup go, but she just did not have the ability to train and control the pup. At the same time I received the phone call, so did one of our local dog trainers. She took Millie for a fornight, and started training her using hand signals, stamping on the ground, and a flashlight. She also started working with Millies owner, and building up her confidence. Millie ended up going back to her owner, who joined our local dog activities club. Once a week they turn up for club training night. Millie is a star member. Yes her owner has had to accept that she can never go down the park and let Millie off the lead....... but she loves and protects her. Millie is a well behaved, well socialized dog. You would never pick Millie out as being any different from any other dog. Would her owner rehome her now........ not on your life.

BTW this owner also lives in a small house with a small yard, so Millie doesn't get off the lead for runs very often, but occassionally they find a spot that is safe.... and Millie always comes back when her owner jumps up and down, because she know's there's a treat in her pocket ......... so I don't understand why you think your having a small garden is a reason you "can't really facilitate a deaf dog"

This is all just food for thought Shiloh Shepard. If you want to keep her, then think about getting professional help, you pup is not beyond helping. But if you are not prepared to keep her because she is uncontrollable, then YOU will be responsible for her future, what ever that may be.

Good Luck :luck:

Karen :)
 
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It's such a hard decision to rehome a dog. Sending all my love to you during this tough time. Whatever you decide don't beat yourself up about it. I was distraught when I had my rescue put down but it was for safety reasons as he went for a child but it hurt so much to decide. Remember that even though some people dont always agree with your decision but you are the only one who knows what is best for you and the dog even though it is hard to decide.
 
I just wondered if you had seen this topic and in particular the post made by Patch, and her experience of deaf collies?

http://www.k9community.co.uk/forums/index....showtopic=34735

Deaf dogs aren't impossible to train, you just have to be a bit more imaginative about the methods you use. There are many deaf dogs competing at high levels in agility, for instance.

If you really feel you can't cope then I'd agree with others that Wiccaweys would be a good place to try. If they can't take her and you need help finding a rescue space for her then please let me know.
 
I know this must be a hard decision for you but I know it is possible to train a deaf dog as we have had two of them.

The first, our KC Spaniel, trained to silver medal good citizen level. We trained her with Polly Whippet, by giving verbal and hand signal commands to the pair of them together. Rosie watched what Polly did and copied. I might add that she was about 8 whe we first started training her so a bright pup like yours should be a doddle, especially if food oriented.

We also have a very small garden and it isn't a problem.

If you really want to keep her, then I'm sure there must be specialist trainers of deaf dogs out there to help.

Good luck, whatevver you decide.
 
Thanks for the good advice and support guys ( & girls :p )

we've decided to try seeking some professonial training help and advice too see if she will impove before commit to giving her up :)

thanks again :cheers:
 
well done on reconsidering!! please keep us updated on her progress , think you are doing something others would run a mile from :huggles: good luck :luck:
 
well done you! :D hope it works out well,dont see why it shouldnt :thumbsup:
 
Shiloh_Shepherd said:
Thanks for the good advice and support guys ( & girls :p )
we've decided to try seeking some professonial training help and advice too see if she will impove before commit to giving her up :)

thanks again  :cheers:

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I`m so pleased to see this :)

If I can be of any help myself at all, please do pm me, and if you can let me know what area you are in I will do my best to see if I can find someone experienced within reasonable distance who could help you one-to-one to get you started :thumbsup:

One thing I can say which will hopefully put things into perspective for you - deaf dogs are often initially `uncontrollable` on the surface, its very normal early on ;)

This is usually through sheer frustration of not having appropriate communication as a result of the deafness not being realised straightaway, but once the visual communication begins to `click` they usually start to become much calmer and then much easier to train, it really is usually just frustration that causes `acting up` or `out of control` behaviours and certainly does`nt mean thats how things will always be :))

My eldest lad was in his original home for a year before his deafness was realised [ then he was dumped with the parting shot ` deaf dogs are useless`....... :rant: ], and he was a really stressy mess as a result of a years worth of zero communication, totally hyper, and unruly, [ thats the polite version :blink: ].

When I was lucky enough to be invited to adopt him by his rescue after he had been with them for ten months, [ I was approached about him as I already had a deaf dog ], he settled very quickly - it was just a case of letting him guide me toward what he found easy to understand, then it was all systems go :D

This is the same dog [ below ], who was once an `unruly`, confused, cling-to-the-ceiling type hyper nutjob ;)

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So you see it really can be done, and I`m sure everyone will do their / our utmost to help you get your lass on the right track for a wonderful loving and rewarding future with you :thumbsup:
 
This is great news. :D You're in for a lot of hard work but it will be so worthwhile in the end! Sounds like Patch knows what he/she is doing. :thumbsup:

Good luck and keep us posted about this beautiful girl. :luck: :luck: :huggles: :huggles:
 
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