The White Dog Blog

Common advice when helping a blind dog navigate indoors is to add extra scents. While this might seem as if it would be very helpful, let's look at how scent, and a dog's nose, actually work. Additional scents may not be needed in this situation at all.

Different – Not Less: Embracing the Beauty of Our Differences Words are powerful. They can heal, educate, and inspire, but they can also...

Visually impaired puppies require special adaptations to ensure they feel safe while developing resilience and essential life skills.

One question I hear often from people who live with a deaf or blind/deaf dog, is "But, how do I tell him no when he can't hear 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...

Doing all of these things at home and practicing them on a regular basis allow me to better support my dogs during vet visits.

Dog Training - When You’ve Tried Everything … Caring for our dogs is a beautiful journey that can come with its own unique set of...

Ways to wake your deaf dog up gently, without startling.

Speaking out loud to deaf dogs can enhance our communication in surprising ways.

Choosing enrichment for dogs with sensory differences (visually and/or hearing impaired).

Exploring how even blind/deaf puppies can use social learning from other dogs.

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...

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...

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...

Are you finding it challenging this year to help your blind dog coexist with your Christmas tree? Living with many blind dogs has taught...

Many dogs with visual impairments will at some point in their lives require daily eye drops or medications. Treasure gets eye drops daily...

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...

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...

Here are the Top Five things you need to know to successfully housetrain your blind (or blind/deaf) dog. 1. Schedule Create a schedule...