Taz
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Deaf dog: Taz is an 18 month old American Bulldog. We got Taz
from a breeder and the reason we picked him was because he was all
white and looked different from the rest of the bunch. Taz is a sweet
sweet dog. We think he was born deaf 'cause he never responded to
his name or any other sounds. Taz loves to go for walks and bike rides.
My husband built him a little cart that goes behind his bike and when
he needs to go someplaces that are too long for the him to walk to,
he takes him along in the cart. And if my husband leaves without him
you can be sure he's sitting right by the fence barking, screaming
and letting my husband know his disapointment. I find it a little
hard to communicate with my dear Taz and would love to learn more
tricks to help my dear friend understand me better.
Human companion: Manon, Michel and Miguel
Other pets: Mia a 6 month old chinese Shar Pei
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Isis
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Town: Calgary, Alberta
Deaf dog: Isis is an 8 week old Great Dane. I came across
Isis by complete fluke, I am a photographer and found an ad and
wanted to take pictures of the pups for my portfolio. I have been
working with animals for my whole life and have rescued danes before
so when I walked in I instantly notice 2 little pure white pups
and asked instantly if they were deaf. After speaking to the breeder
about my prior experiences with this type of dog she asked me if
I would be able to provide her with a special needs home and I agreed
instantly. Isis is almost 9 weeks and she is completely potty trained
and runs to the door scratches or whines to go out, she is a complete
snuggle bug and just all around amazing. he does however enjoy my
one year old sons toys very much, so stomping happens alot in my
house to catch her attention lol. I am hoping to meet some other
deaf dog owners and share ideas and go on walks and play dates.
Human companions: Kourtney and room mate Kayla and one year
old son Gaege
Other pets: Karma (1 and a half year old pitbull cross whippet)
Nikita and Cambria Our kitties)
Email: business.consulting911_AT_gmail.com
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Keller
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Town: Calgary, Alberta
Deaf dog: Keller is a 2 and 1/2 year old Australian Shepherd.
We got Keller through the Alberta chapter of the Australian Rescue
Foundation of Canada. We met him at a foster farm outside of Edmonton.
It took about two hours for him to feel comfortable enough to come
close to us for an introduction. After that he sat on my lap for
the next hour accepting lots of affection from my husband and kids.
He is completely deaf and his vision is impaired. We have had him
for 14 months and he is a wonderful family pet. It has been challenging
at times, he likes to "chase butterflies" where he snaps
at the air at something only he can see. He can also be unpredictable
during walks occasionally so we are thinking of getting him a vest
that identifies him as a deaf dog. We have a hearing dog (a Belgian
Shepherd named Kona) that has been taught to "Find Keller"
when we need Keller to come inside from the back yard.
Human companions: Lara, her Husband and two kids
Other pets: Kona-Belgian Shepherd
Email: lswiebe_AT_shaw.ca
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Town: Edmonton, Alberta
Deaf dog: Khona ia a 5 month old Great Dane. We are going
to pick up our new baby next weekend and are very excited! Khona
is bilaterally deaf and was looked over at the breeders as no one
wanted the "burden" of a deaf pup. The breeder was encouraged
to have Khona put down but couldn't do it due to her endearing,
loving personality, so waited until the right forever home came
along. When I was asked if I thought I could take her (as we are
involved with a variety of dog rescue agencies and have fostered
dogs, cats and ferrets), my husband and I hesitated momentarily,
but quickly agreed. While it will be a challenge, we are eager and
ready for it. Khona will have her doggie family here to help her
adjust!
Human companions: Carrie, Tim and kids
Other pets: Beanie, Pipa, Panda, Charlie (dogs), cats and
ferrets
Email: lc_mallett_AT_yahoo.ca
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Karma
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Town: Calgary, Alberta
Deaf dog: Karma is a 6 month old Shaggy coat Catahoula. Karma
is a great dog. She's a handful but we love her. Her facial
expressions are always very animated, which goes great with her
energy level and attitude. She loves to be outside and sniff around
the provincial park by our house. The only time the no hearing thing
is a problem is when she's trying to eat off the
counter and we're too far away to stop her in time (but we're working
on that ;-). We would love to get in touch with any other deaf dog
owners in calgary and maybe have a puppy play date.
Human companions: Chelsea, John, Coleen, Tegan and Jack
Other pets: We have 5 cats, Tundra, Yukon, Denali, Kaslo,
and Tasha (who is deaf). We also have two guinea pigs Sandon (who
is blind in one eye) and Kootenay.
Email: chelsea_ursel_AT_hotmail.com
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Town: Calgary, Alberta
Deaf dog: DunDee is a 2 year old Australian Shepherd. I acquired
DunDee from Pound Rescue in Okotoks, who got him from the Calgary
Humane Society which could not care for him because he was very
timid due to abuse, and of course deaf. While I have had experience
with other dogs with handicaps, Dun is my first deaf pup, and together
we are working on figuring out how to cope with his problems.....
not that Dun thinks he has any problems mind you!
Human companions: Shayne
Other pets: Shadow, a Blue Heeler who was abused and came
from Pound Rescue in Okotoks, Ab. as well.
Email: shayne@shaynehenkelman.com
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Town: Wainwright, Alberta
Deaf dog: Chloe is a 1 year old Boxer. I have always wanted
a boxer and when I got the ok from my boyfriend to have one I went
on a search to find one. I looked through many different breeders
using kijiji. Then I found a litter that was close to where I live.
So we called up the breeders and asked when we could see them. By
time we got there, there was only two dogs left a male and Chloe.
As soon as we got there I held Chloe and she just snuggled into
my neck and thats when I knew I had to have her. She was 4 months
when we got her. She now knows how to sit, lay down, come, and stay.
No is one of the harder things for her to understand but shes slowly
getting it. She is very curious and loves to chew on everything
in sight, so you have to keep a good eye on her. But I would never
change her. She has such a personality and makes me laugh.
Human companions: Chelsea and Robin
Other pets: Lena a Rotweiller
Email: chels1990@hotmail.com
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Town: Calgary, Alberta
Deaf dog: Nicki is a 4 year old Maltese. I got Nicki and
her brother from a breeder in BC. She just turned 4 and just
recently turned deaf. She's fortunate to have a lovely brother to
play with and watch his every move when I'm not home. I'm interested
in meeting and joining a group in Calgary that can help us learn
a bit more about how to train a deaf dog.
Human companions: Loni and Rick
Other pets: J.J. (Nicki's brother) and Jessie the Cat
Email: lzaharko@scollardenergy.com
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Pepper
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Town: Edmonton, Alberta
Deaf dog: Pepper is a 1 year old Catahoula. We got Pepper
when she was a young puppy knowing that she was deaf. We expected
that she would be hard to train but she was a very fast learner
and seems more aware of our body language than other dogs would
be. She caught on to the hand signs very quickly but the hard part
was correcting her bad behavior because if you are not right next
to her when she is doing something wrong you can not get her attention
and correct her. However, we have since learned that stomping on
the floor when she is farther away is a good way to get her attention
in urgent situations. We have found that the more that you interact
with other people such as animal behaviorists, Vets, and others
who have experience with deaf dogs the easier it is to integrate
a deaf dog into your home and the happier they will be. Pepper is
such a special girl and I am so happy that we decided to take her
in ... through her I have learned so much and I know that we have
given her a better life as well!
Human companions: Darcy Malcolm and family
Other pets: Bandit, our 6 year old toy poodle
Email: coco_vanilla2004@hotmail.com
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Scout
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Town: Red Deer Alberta, Alberta
Deaf dog: Scout is a 4 yr old Terrier mix who came into my
life after a pound operator contacted our rescue to see if we could
find a foster home for her, otherwise she would be put down. We
had a very hard time finding a placement for her. As I don't foster,
due to living in a condo, I couldn't take her. Two hours before
she was due to be pts, we found someone able to take her. She was
with that foster home for a month and a half and in that
time had been seen by a lot of people, but as she was deaf, no-one
would take a chance on the poor little one. Our condo rules are
set at 14" for the height of a dog, and Scout was 15.25"
but we decided that she'd had enough of being looked over and I
wanted a chance at training a deaf dog so we got her. Absolutely
the best thing I have ever done. She is Amazing! I have had her
7 months now and she knows 25 hand signals, has passed advanced
obedience at the top of her class, she stays close when she is off
leash, watches me constantly, and has solidified her place in my
heart as top dog. She snuggles with me constantly, goes everywhere
I go and is the best doggie partner I have ever had! Deaf dogs are
definitely worth the time and effort and the love you receive is
priceless!
Human companions: Sara
Other pets: One seriously abused Lhasa X Bichon with paranoia
named Zoe, also a rescue from 4 years ago. She has been the biggest
challenge I have ever come up against. To get her to trust me and
not run away everytime someone moved, dropped anything, or even
looked at her, took a long time and is still challenging me. She
had to be taught how to be a dog. Poor little girl. She can really
be quite pathetic.
Email: smcraig@shaw.ca
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Banjo
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Town: Edson, Alberta
Deaf dog: Banjo is a sweet 6 month old Beagle puppy who loves
to run in circles, play with the baby and play with their other
dog. Banjo is quite a character.
Human companions: Bonnie Ekdahl her husband Devin, and daughter
Paige
Other pets: Chico, a Malamute; Sky, an Appaloosa (horse);
Cajun, a Fjord (horse); Blue, a Quarter Horse.
Email: bjean@telusplanet.net
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Maggie |
Town: Red Deer, Alberta
Deaf dog: Maggie is a 2 year old Dalmatian. Her family says
"She was 4 months old when I took her from the SPCA. She impressed
me with her unrelenting dance steps which told me she was desperate
to communicate. It only took me one week to get Maggie to understand
12 homemade hand signals. To get Maggies attention I tap her on the
back with two fingers twice. As a result of this Maggie taps me on
the leg or taps the wall to let me know she has something to say!
She's continues to teach me what helps her communicate daily. If anyone
is considering adopting a deaf dog, please do so it will be one of
the most rewarding times."
Human companion: Maureen Asselin
Other pets: A six year old hearing dalmatian.
Email: Unavailable |
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Murray |
Town: Calgary, Alberta
Deaf dog: Murray is a 1 year old Jack Russell Terrier who loves
to play with his big brother Kramer (Collie X Shepard) and also loves
to chase anything that moves. I have started a Deaf Dog buddy support
group in the Calgary Area to try to help other owners of deaf dogs
and would be interested in talking to other people in the area.
Human companion: Camille Owchar
Other pets: Collie x Shepard (Kramer)
Email: camille.m.owchar@conoco.com |
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Seth |
Town: Edmonton, Alberta
Deaf dog: Seth is a 16 month old male Boxer. We got Seth just
outside of Edmonton at a breeders. He comes from a champion blood
line but unfortunately cannot have papers because he's completely
white. He's the greatest dog and brings us so much love. When he barks
he sometimes sounds like a rooster. Seth is utterly devoted to us
and has a seperation anxiety problem but it doesn't bother us. Now
he has a friend named Penny; a four year old fawn boxer that we got
from Alberta Boxer Rescue. They have a great time together and complete
our family. We love our dogs and wouldn't change them for the world.
Save a deaf dog, it's a little more work but it's worth it!
Human companions: Jessica Wawrzynowski
Other pets: Hearing dog Penny (4 year old fawn boxer)deaf box
turtle (13years+)deaf red ear slider (9 years+)deaf red footed tortoise
(1year)
Email: diggersquirt@hotmail.com
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Silas |
Town: Edmonton, Alberta
Deaf dog: Silas is a 5 month old male Boston Terrier.I had
always wanted a Boston Terrier of my own from the time I was a teenager.
My mother had Bostons growing up and we had one special baby (Bixby-
who went to the Rainbow Bridge last year) I had started looking a
few weeks before my sister found the photo of Silas (AKA Zorro) http://www.deafdogs.org/adoption/foundahome/2002/november.html
on Koreen's (my breeder)website. I immediately fell in love. When
I read that he was deaf, my heart sank. Something in his eyes called
out to me. I agonized over the decision of taking on the responsiblity
of having a deaf puppy. The more I looked at his photo, the more I
realized he was meant to have his forever home with me. Three days
later I made the three hour trip to get him. I had tears in my eyes
when I first saw him. Koreen cried when we drove away. He just has
this way about him that makes everyone fall in love with him. My parents
(who also have 2 hearing bostons) wanted to bring him home. I have
taught him how to sit, and come. He is given the sign 'No' but of
course, he refuses to understand it. I will flick lights on and off.
He knows this means I am calling him and will look for me. He is learning
my sign for his crate and goodnight and we are working on stay (tough
one) He can fetch and is learning the sign for "drop it". We have
recently started obedience classes, and he is so very attentive -
our trainer still refuses to belive he is deaf. There are many benefits
I find to having a deaf dog. They won't wake in the middle of the
night to noises, (although he knows when a kitty jumps on the bed)
when we are walking, he does not hear the other dogs barking and therefore
will not bark back. Silas rarely leaves my side. He sleeps on my feet
while I am in the kitchen cooking. He sleeps nose to nose with me
at night. He is like my shadow. I have found that a routine is important
with him. We do the same thing in the morning when we get up, the
same thing when I get home from work, and we have the same bedtime
ritual. Silas has 2 best friends, Hocus and Pocus the kittys. They
wrestle non-stop and provide great companionship for him. Having a
deaf dog has already become a way of life for me. Recently on a trip
to visit my sister and her two hearing boxers, I found myself using
hand signals for them. My sister has a web diary which I post my funny
"Silas stories" to. http://princessmackenzie.blogspot.com/
Human companions: Kristy Clark
Other pets: 2 domestic long haired cats - Hocus and Pocus.
Email: kclark01@hotmail.com
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Town: Calgary, Alberta
Deaf dog: Stanley is a 5 yr old female Great Pyrenees. We rescued
Stanley from a farm where she had been debarked and kept in a small
run for 4 years. She had never been in a car or a house before we
took her in a year ago and she was in a terrible state. She has turned
out to be a gigantic, white, loving puffball and has gotten used to
city life. Although we are having trouble training her, we have never
looked back.
Human companions: Rachael Morris
Other pets: Bernese Mountain Dog
Email: rachaelmorris@hellokitty.com
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