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Laffy Kat

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2. I've had two deaf rescues. One is still with me at 15.

Reply to demmiblue (Original post)

Sun Apr 19, 2020, 12:31 PM

Apr 2020

Communication was never a problem. My first deafie, a heeler/Aussie mix, knew close to 30 signs. My current deafie knows about half that. You simply train with sign instead of voice. I also recommend training hearing doggos with sign as well as voice because many dogs go deaf in old age. I also have my first hearing rescue in 30 years. I love her to death, but i don't think I'll ever adopt another dog with functional hearing; they bark too much. I got so spoiled with my deaf girls.

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This is sky and she is deaf ... but watch this ❤ [View all] demmiblue Apr 2020 OP

That's precious. Thank you for posting. n/t Laelth Apr 2020 #1

I've had two deaf rescues. One is still with me at 15. Laffy Kat Apr 2020 #2

Right. I use both hand and mouth with most my communication anyway. But allows me to just use LizBeth Apr 2020 #3

I love the video, too. Laffy Kat Apr 2020 #4