ASSISTED LIVING DISEASE NUTRITION REPRODUCTION STUDIES TOXINS TRAINING
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ASSISTED LIVING OUTSIDE
LINKS Incontinent Pet Bed Pets
with Disabilities Stairs
and Ramps
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INTRODUCTION TO TRAINING A DEAF DOG Most people with deaf dogs teach them hand signals. Dogs actually have an easier time learning hand signals than spoken commands, as is reflected in the practice of teaching hearing dogs starting with hand and spoken commands before moving to spoken commands only. Obedience work is an important way to build a relationship with a dog whether it is hearing or deaf. It reinforces the dog's recognition of the trainer as the dominant partner in the relationship; and is therefore useful in avoiding dominance-based behavioral problems. Approached using positive reinforcement methods it is also an enjoyable bonding experience for both the dog and owner. Because you can not use your voice to get your dog's attention or provide reinforcing praise you will likely find that using food is the most effective way to focus your dog's attention and provide rewards. Good signals
to start training with are no (and its variants no!, No!, and NO!) and
good. A good command to start with is sit because it is easy to teach
and reinforce and because it can be used in many circumstances. The sit
command can be used to stop your dog from doing something you don't want
such as jumping up, to get him to stay still, such as when you are trying
to attach the leash while he is trying to make you dizzy by running excited
circles around you; and when combined with a stay command, to prevent
your dog from running out the door etc.
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