
Polo Bear
| Town: Santa Margarita,
California
Deaf dog: Polo Bear is a 1 year old Miniature Australian Shepherd.
I adopted Polo Bear from a friend who does dog rescue. I have a sister
who is deaf so I am familiar with communicating with him. Polo is
an absolute joy to have. Very very intelligent! I have to be very
consistent with training signs because he learns them so fast! We
have started agility training and he is doing very well so far. I
have a ranch and Polo runs free with my two hearing dogs. I am still
trying to teach him to sit still while I apply sunscreen and put on
a sunhat. Does anyone know of a good sunscreen for dogs??
Human companions: Lisa Langere and husband
Other pets: Samoyed/Shep mix, Border Collie mix, goats, horses,
chickens and cats...... ALL rescues!
Email: allbark@earthlink.net |
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Town: Paso Robles, California
Deaf dog: Roxy is a 1 and 1/2 year old American Bull Dog.
Human companions: Amanda and Ricardo Montanio
Other pets: Cats/Dog/Fish/Lizard
Email: roxy1z@peoplepc.com
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Town: Templeton, California
Deaf dog: Gilligan, a Australian Shepherd/Jack Russell Terrier
mix puppy.
Human companion: Debby McCamman
Email: mccammanranch@earthlink.net
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Town: Simi Valley, California
Deaf dog: Sparky is a 9 month old Australian Cattle Dog. This
dog is extremely intelligent and adapts well to his situation. He
is just now starting to learn agility and herding skills.
Human companions: Dave Dowding, wife, no kids
Other pets: 5 other ACDs and a English Pointer
Email: linkarc@aol.com |
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Town: Santa Maria, California
Deaf dog: Gus is a 17 year old Westie. Gus was rescued from
a nearby shelter when he was 5 years old. We have had him ever since.
He really is a great dog and so sweet. He may be 17 yrs old now but
he is in great shape, he lost his hearing about 2 years ago and now
his eye site seems to be dimming. We know he may die soon and it will
be hard to see him go, we love him so much.
Tucker is a 2.5 year old Westie. He was rescued over a year ago thru
the West Highland White Southern CA rescue group. Tucker was found
at a pet shop (no one knew he was deaf). Eventually he made his way
out west from Las Vegas and he is wondeful! He is full of life and
does silly things but you'd never know he was deaf.
Human companions: Mom (Diane Cass - who is deaf) & Dad
Other pets: Holly, a 6 yeard old Pembroke Welsh Corgi (rescue)
Email: dcass@pacbell.net |
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(top)Buzz and Anita(lower)Buzz |
Town: Simi Valley, California
Deaf dog: Buzz (Aussie Mix) was rescued from a feral mom in
Northern Ca. Fostered for a few weeks by Georgia, I found him on the
DeafDogs site and he was transfered to Southern California. He is
the most lovable dog I have ever owned!! and I even had an idea he
could hear... I had him BAER tested and... he is deaf in only one
ear. He has wonderful herding instincts!! - Toby knows this the most!!
Human companions: Todd and Anita Zimmerman, and boys, Zachery
and Ryan
Other pets: Toby, Black Shepherd MIX
Email: tlzimmerman@hotmail.com |
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Town: Mojave, California
Deaf dog: When I first got the dog (boxer-pit bull mix) it
was for companionship with my other dog. I wanted the same type of
dog so I knew that a litter was around so I spoke up and said I wanted
one (boy). He did get the care he needed when he was with has brother
and sisters. The third day I had him I said "he's deaf!" and sure
nuff - little guy can't here a thing. So now he's spoiled like a little
prince. My three year old girl dog helps out so much. Got him at five
weeks now he is three months. He is starting to pick up signs. But
bites like two puppys !!!He likes walking in the park just if its
only prince and I. He also likes skateboards - not chewing them but
likes to pump and hop on. I think he's a real smart ... We live 1.5
miles away from the train, only one time has it coupled together,
but you can feel it as you're hearing it. When this happend he ran
like crazy. He has got a lot to learn!
Human companions: James M. Laughlin
Other pets: Princess, 3year old boxer-pit, hearing
Email: jlaughlin@antelecom.net
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Town: Santa Barbara, California
Deaf dog: Shadow is a Border Collie
Human companion: Valerie Dabaghian
Email: valdabaghian@msn.com
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Target
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Town: Camarillo, California
Deaf dog: My wife fell in love with Target (English Cocker
Spaniel) the first time she saw him at a breeder friend's home. He
has been the best dog we have ever had.
Target was born deaf in 1997. He is extremely good at hand signals.
He can tell when the gardeners are coming to our house 5 minutes before
my hearing ECS knows they are comming. He also looks at the mirrored
wardrobe doors in our bedroom to pick up vibrations. We live in Camarillo,
CA and he was born not too far from here, we got him as a puppy knowing
he was deaf.
Human companion: Carol and Larry
Other Pets: Abby, also an English Cocker Spaniel
Email: yakerson@adelphia.net
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Charlie
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Town: Thousand Oaks, California
Deaf dog: Charlie (French Bulldog born in 2002) is a born comedian.
He snores like a sailor (sorry sailors). We didn't know he was deaf
when we brought him home, but now we wouldn't have him any other way.
Human companion: Kim and Mike Spencer
Other Pets: Tully Jane Hearing Lurcher, 6 years old; Otis,
Cat tormentor of Charlie; Kiaja, Cat oblivious of Charlie; Matey the
bird; and Darwin, the bearded dragon
Other Comments: I am active in the deaf dog group and willing
to transport if necessary or do home visits.
Email: kim.spencer@HCAhealthcare.com
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Magee |
Town: Mojave, California
Deaf dog: Magee is a 6 month old Dalmatian mix. "Magee
has healed my world. I am a back patient who has had 2 back surgeries
and I am confined to bed a lot of the time, except when Magee takes
me on walks throughout the day. Since having Magee my health has improved
80%. The doctors are amazed. She is always so gentle with me, but
loves to play crazy tug-of-war with my 12 year old son. "
Human companions: Michelle Hansen, her husband and son.
Other pets:
Email: hansenchll@aol.com |
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Whisper
| Town: Fillmore, California
Deaf dog: Whisper, Border Collie pup born deaf. She's brilliant
and learning with the "clicker flashlight". She already sits and downs,
and she is now also learning agility.
Human companion: Russ, who specializes in training deaf dogs.
Email: SmartPets@aol.com |
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Town: Lompoc, California
Deaf dog: Zion is a 12 week old Great Dane. "We got Zion
at 6 weeks old. He is a very very quick learner, he knows sit and
almost knows lay. He has been house trained for weeks! He is a little
spoiled and only wants to sleep by his mommy or on the couch."
Human companions: Jerry & Linda Norwood, Cody, 18 and Ashley
16.
Other pets: Zeus, 4 year old Great Dane and Reagan, 4 year
old Bassett mix.
Email: zeussmom23@hotmail.com |
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Town: Santa Barbara, California
Deaf dog: Sydney is a 4 year old Australian Shepherd. "Sydney
is a really cool dog! When I first saw him I knew he was special.
Two years ago, Sydney was dropped off for training at the kennel for
training and was never picked up. It's sad they never got to see the
results of his traning. Being partially blind, with those bright blue
starburst eyes, he learned big sweeping hand gestures for come, sit,
lay down, and stay. He also heels and walks marvelously on a leash.
All in all I think he's really an amazing dog for one who is deaf
and blind. He's a breeze to handle and it's great having him around.
He never stops making me laugh."
Human companions: Terren B., boyfriend Paul, and Emily his
Grandmother.
Other pets: Goldie, Cocker Spaniel and Yoshi, Tabby, keep Grandma
Emily company.
Email: terren@braingod.com |
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Zero |
Town: Camarillo, California
Deaf dog: Zero is a 2 year old American Pit Bull Terrier. "
I had passed on dog ownership and issues of responsibility for quite
a while until I babysat this guy from 3 to 6 months old while his
owner traveled. Then, I just had to have him for my birthday present.
He's funny the way he barks at imaginary things, and when he wants
to go for a walk he opens his mouth and closes it like he's seen us
do when we talk, but no sounds come out. He's very playful, earning
his latest nickname 'matrix dog' for his wild indoor sprinting. "
Human companions: Tam O'Shanter
Other pets: He has a friend, a white miniature schnauzer, who
he plays with all day. See photos
of Zero and his friend.
Email: tamoshanter@cattanooga.com |
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Town: Paso Robles, California
Deaf dog: Tank is a 5 month old American Pitbull. "Our
Tank is just that, a big tank. We got him around Valentines Day 05
and has been our big baby ever since. He is very smart and has picked
up every sign we teach him."
Human companions: Sarah Johnson & Scott Lutz
Email: sarahleigh23@hotmail.com |
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