Waking Deaf Dogs Gently Without Startling
Ways to wake your deaf dog up gently, without startling.
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The White Dog Blog
The White Dog Blog is an educational resource about blind and/or deaf dogs.
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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
- Sep 14
- 3 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
- 2 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
- 4 min
Response regarding vibration collars
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
- 2 min
Does My 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
- Jun 4
- 3 min
Preventing Blind/Deaf Double Merle Puppies
Did she deserve to be born blind and deaf? It’s time to revisit the situation that caused this darling puppy to be born without sight and...
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Deb Bauer
- Apr 29
- 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
- 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
- Dec 30, 2022
- 3 min
I Got a Christmas Puppy!
I brought home a Christmas puppy! There are lots of opinions about getting a puppy at the holidays. Some people think it’s a great idea....
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Deb Bauer
- Nov 22, 2022
- 1 min
Setting Them Up for Success - Bringing A New Dog Home
If you missed it, I recently had a lovely chat with John Lizotte from Rescued Rollers. We talked about the top three things that a new...
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Deb Bauer
- Oct 9, 2022
- 2 min
Teaching eye drops
Many dogs with vision 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 5, 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 18, 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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