Why is My Dog Barking at Me?
Does your dog ever bark at you? I mean, over and over again barking? Some dogs bark at us while we are trying to do other things and...
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The White Dog Blog
The White Dog Blog is an educational resource about blind and/or deaf dogs.
The original blog can still be found at White Dog Blog (your-inner-dog.blogspot.com) although the main posts will be moved gradually to this site.
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Deb Bauer
- Feb 29
- 2 min
Preparing Your Dog for Vet Visits
Doing all of these things at home and practicing them on a regular basis allow me to better support my dogs during vet visits.
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Deb Bauer
- Jan 4
- 4 min
Dog Training - When You've Tried Everything
Dog Training - When You’ve Tried Everything … Caring for our dogs is a beautiful journey that can come with its own unique set of...
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Deb Bauer
- Sep 28, 2023
- 3 min
Waking Deaf Dogs Gently Without Startling
Ways to wake your deaf dog up gently, without startling.
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Deb Bauer
- Sep 26, 2023
- 3 min
Speaking Out Loud to Deaf Dogs - Beyond Sign Language
Speaking out loud to deaf dogs can enhance our communication in surprising ways.
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Deb Bauer
- Sep 14, 2023
- 4 min
Enrichment for Dogs with Sensory Differences
Choosing enrichment for dogs with sensory differences (visually and/or hearing impaired).
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Deb Bauer
- Sep 10, 2023
- 3 min
The Power of Social Learning in Dogs
Exploring how even blind/deaf puppies can use social learning from other dogs.
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Deb Bauer
- Jun 10, 2023
- 4 min
Can I Use a Vibration Collar as a Clicker for My Deaf Dog?
I received some mixed reactions to my post about shock and vibration collars, which I expected since it can be a topic that people feel...
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Deb Bauer
- Jun 7, 2023
- 2 min
Does My Deaf Dog need a Vibration Collar?
A common piece of advice to someone with a deaf dog is to get a vibration or shock collar. This makes me sad. Deaf dogs are so smart...
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Deb Bauer
- Apr 29, 2023
- 3 min
Keeping Blind Dogs Safe at Night
A simple summer staple of the pool noodle can be helpful when teaching your blind dog to be mindful of the edges of your bed. Many of...
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Deb Bauer
- Feb 11, 2023
- 2 min
Blind Dogs & Christmas Tree Tips
Are you finding it challenging this year to help your blind dog coexist with your Christmas tree? Living with many blind dogs has taught...
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Deb Bauer
- Oct 9, 2022
- 2 min
Teaching eye drops
Many dogs with visual impairments will at some point in their lives require daily eye drops or medications. Treasure gets eye drops daily...
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Deb Bauer
- Oct 6, 2022
- 4 min
Can My Deaf Dog be Off Leash?
I’m often asked if deaf dogs can enjoy off leash playtime and freedom. Two key ingredients for any dog to be given off leash freedom are...
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Deb Bauer
- Sep 19, 2022
- 2 min
Are All White Dogs Born Deaf?
Today kicks off Deaf Dog Awareness Week! Of course, this week is very near and dear to my heart, as I’ve worked with and lived with deaf...
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Deb Bauer
- Dec 22, 2021
- 6 min
Housetraining a Blind (& Deaf) Dog - Top 5 Things to Know
Here are the Top Five things you need to know to successfully housetrain your blind (or blind/deaf) dog. 1. Schedule Create a schedule...
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