Ohio Deaf Dogs

Lilly

Town: Waynesville, Ohio
Deaf dog: Lilly is a 2 year old Pitbull. I adopted Lilly, my pitbull mix, from The Clinton County Humane Society. She had been with a foster family for about 2 months when I brought her home. Her foster momma was so happy that I adopted her. She told me that a lot of guys had showed interest in tying her to a tree so she could be a "guard dog". AS IF! Lilly and I use hand signals, body language, lots of treats, toys and an e-collar. Check out www.dogsthatobey.com. We did obediance 1 and 2 and are now learning agility. Lil also shows promise as a herding dog, but we'll have to see about that. Right now we're concentrating on agility, which she loves. I don't know if it's just her personality or being deaf but this dog is the best dog I've ever had! There isn't anything she won't go over, through, or on. Nothing bothers her. I think I'll always have deaf dogs from now on. It's also my goal to make her the best Pitbull ambassador she can be. To tell someone that I have a so-called "mean dog" who is deaf and not aggressive towards any other animals or people is a terrific thing!
Human companions: Michelle and Steve
Email: maidintheshade_AT_woh.rr.com

Town: Hamilton, Ohio
Deaf dog: Tank is a 12 week old Boxer. We knew that the possibilty existed that Tank could be deaf because he is a white boxer. It wasn't until he had him home for several days and the vet confirmed that we knew for sure. It is certainly a new experience, but he is a quick learner. The breeder is also working with us training him, all of his dogs are therapy dogs.
Human companions: Trudi and Dan, kids - Chloe, Sam, and Katie
Other pets: Baron-English Mastiff 8yrs. Lady-Boxer 10yrs.
Email: trudibagley_AT_zoomtown.com

Mozart

Trevor

Town: Cincinnati, Ohio
Deaf dog: Mozart's human pal writes: "Mozart was born in a puppy mill and sent to a pet store. The pet store realized he was deaf and sent him to be euthanized. The kind vet put Mozart into Puppy Mill Rescue. A woman adopted him, kept him for close to two years. He ran free, like a feral dog and amazingly was never hit by a car. The woman gave up all her dogs for a new boyfriend. I adopted Mozart through the Italian Greyhound Rescue Club of America. Mozart is such a joy and delightl. He is so smart. He has learned that human beings are fun to bond with. Mozart is learning agility and excelling in learning new "signs" every day!!] My life is blessed with Mozart's presence in it. His deafness is not a handicap. It is actually someone neither one of us notice much at all."

Update on Mozart: Mo is my heart dog. Every foster dog I have brought in the home is greated tenderly by Mozart. He and I are so connected now, that I can often just picture what I need him to do and he does it.

Trevor is a 6 year old Italian Greyhound. Trevor came from a man who lost his way in showing and breeding, ending up
with almost 40 dogs and no way to care for them. Trevor came to me when he was 18 months old. He had never seen other people, other types of dogs, did not know what stairs were, or a car or a bed, etc. He is an extremely shy and sensitive boy. He went through months of puppy classes for socialization. While much better, he is content with me as his human and to bond and play with his five other Italian Greyhound brothers and sisters.

Human companions: Maureen
Other pets: Riley, Grace, Harmony and Vegas - all Italian Greyhounds. Monet and Grandin (cats)
Email: ciaohoundz_AT_yahoo.com

Tobey

Town: Portsmouth, Ohio
Deaf dog: Tobey is a 7 month old Rat Terrier. I want people to know that he is tenacious and absolutely fearless in a hearing world. He is curious about everything. He is unbelievably even tempered and gets along with all dogs. He is a gift.
Human companions: Anna Kvinta
Email: amkvinta_AT_yahoo.com

Town: Greenhills, Ohio
Deaf dog: Buster is a 4 year old Dalmatian mix. Buster is a super good boy, or tries to be. He loves playing with his "Babies". His Puppy and Kitten are NOT fond of being bathed by him, however they DO tolerate it as he cuddles both when they sleep. As big as he is he is VERY tender with much smaller animals. He herds the Canada Geese when he can.
Human companions: Mike and Carl
Other pets: Kissy, a pound Puppie for the Cincinnati SPCA, and Tomcat (Aka Tom) a found kitten who lost an eye.
Email: ikedoor1_AT_aol.com

Winston

Town: Cincinnati, Ohio
Deaf dog: Winston is a 4 month old Boston Terrier. I got him when he was 9 weeks old from a breeder in Indiana. I decided to get Winston because I fell in love at first sight. The breeder told me about 10 minutes into our conversation that he was deaf. I guess that made people not want him for some reason, not sure why. We found a trainer who has been working with us and Winston now knows about 5 signs (as long as there is a treat involved). I would love to talk to anyone else who has a deaf dog, feel free to email me!
Human companions: Karen Zapkowski
Other pets: Japanese Chin, Ollie
Email: karen.zapkowski@gmail.com

Ace

Town: Hamilton, Ohio
Deaf dog: Ace B. Conner is a 3 year old American Pitbull. We got Ace on the way home from a concert three summers ago, he was the cutest puppy in the whole litter!! He had the biggest head and was all white with ice blue eyes, little did we know what we were getting ourselves into. He was born deaf but it took us about two months for us to figure out this. We just thought we had the most stubborn dog in the world !!! Ace is very friendly towards EVERY body. He loves cats, kittens, babys, birds, other dogs, young/old people ....it doesnt matter to Ace. We have come to believe that Ace doesn't mind being deaf nor does he care that others can hear. Ace has learned by homemade hand sings and body gestures and facial expressions, Ace has proven him self a very loyal family dog, he protects his home and family but also knows friend from foe! Our lives would not be complete with out our deaf Ace !!!
Human companions: Todd, Holly and kailey Conner
Other pets: Ramona the Cat (hearing)
Email: toddbconner@hotmail.com

Spanky

Town: Cincinnati, Ohio
Deaf dog: Spanky, a four year old female Boston Terrier. Spanky understands about 25 hand signs and reads body grammar flawlessly.
Human companions: Susan Cope Becker, author of Living with a Deaf Dog, her husband Ethan, and their friend and assistant Mary Gilbert
Other pets: Joy, an 11 year old German Short Hair Pointer.
Email: deafdogs@aol.com

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