Spent much of last month traveling. Drove over 3000 miles from Alabama to New Mexico, went to Jamaica and then again to Cayman Islands and back to Alabama. I was unable to take my dogs with me while traveling out of the country - so they were boarded for 10 days.
Determined that driving with a Auto Front Seat Safety Pet Barrier is a requirement when traveling with a deaf dog, as is a Seat Belt restraint due to the fact that deaf dogs cannot hear you. You also can't sign effectively when the dog cannot see you and you cannot see them.
If you are interested in purchasing a pet barrier or a seat belt restraint, go to this site to get the cheapest deal on them: http://www.dogsupplies.com. The Safety Barrier is great for keeping the dogs in the cargo or backseat area. Highly recommend them, do not know what I would have done with out it. Capone did try to stick his head through the barrier when it met the seat but never could push through the barrier - which was good!
Very happy to say that Capone is totally house trained now. Capone had a few accidents at our home, I learned I have to take him for walks and assert myself as the "leader" so he and Rocky will sleep while I am gone. Washed many floors, cleaned the garage floor and the pet crate daily as well gave him a bath everyday for a week while I did the majority of the final house breaking. Defecation in the house was the worst problem to break, but was addressed finally. It has taken quite a long time (almost 3 months) to get him completely trained to go outside, he came to us partially trained. He has been good since then and we have not had one accident since his last accident about three weeks ago. I have also learned that he gets antsy when he needs to go outside, he goes to the door and barks - does not touch the door but he goes to the door and looks out (looks back at me and barks and turns back to the door)...it is my cue to let him out and so I get the leash and take Capone out. It was REALLY nerve racking while traveling to make sure he was able to get out and do his business, as I had to make a point of stopping every 2 hours to let the new dog out so he could do his business. I used positive reinforcement and have noticed that it worked more successfully than negative reinforcement. I reward and lavish affection upon him when he does his business. I keep his areas to relieve himself clean and free of his previous droppings.
I think the dog is worried that he will lose his home, so when I do tell him "NO" he gets mad, then backs off and comes back and submits to me. Gives me kisses and I forgive only after I repeat the action of "NO" with respect to what he tried to "destroy" or if he was rough with me or the older dog.
Persistence pays off. Positive re-enforcement is key as well when training a deaf dog. As is disciplining the dog so they can learn what their boundaries are in your home.
Determined that driving with a Auto Front Seat Safety Pet Barrier is a requirement when traveling with a deaf dog, as is a Seat Belt restraint due to the fact that deaf dogs cannot hear you. You also can't sign effectively when the dog cannot see you and you cannot see them.
If you are interested in purchasing a pet barrier or a seat belt restraint, go to this site to get the cheapest deal on them: http://www.dogsupplies.com. The Safety Barrier is great for keeping the dogs in the cargo or backseat area. Highly recommend them, do not know what I would have done with out it. Capone did try to stick his head through the barrier when it met the seat but never could push through the barrier - which was good!
Very happy to say that Capone is totally house trained now. Capone had a few accidents at our home, I learned I have to take him for walks and assert myself as the "leader" so he and Rocky will sleep while I am gone. Washed many floors, cleaned the garage floor and the pet crate daily as well gave him a bath everyday for a week while I did the majority of the final house breaking. Defecation in the house was the worst problem to break, but was addressed finally. It has taken quite a long time (almost 3 months) to get him completely trained to go outside, he came to us partially trained. He has been good since then and we have not had one accident since his last accident about three weeks ago. I have also learned that he gets antsy when he needs to go outside, he goes to the door and barks - does not touch the door but he goes to the door and looks out (looks back at me and barks and turns back to the door)...it is my cue to let him out and so I get the leash and take Capone out. It was REALLY nerve racking while traveling to make sure he was able to get out and do his business, as I had to make a point of stopping every 2 hours to let the new dog out so he could do his business. I used positive reinforcement and have noticed that it worked more successfully than negative reinforcement. I reward and lavish affection upon him when he does his business. I keep his areas to relieve himself clean and free of his previous droppings.
I think the dog is worried that he will lose his home, so when I do tell him "NO" he gets mad, then backs off and comes back and submits to me. Gives me kisses and I forgive only after I repeat the action of "NO" with respect to what he tried to "destroy" or if he was rough with me or the older dog.
Persistence pays off. Positive re-enforcement is key as well when training a deaf dog. As is disciplining the dog so they can learn what their boundaries are in your home.
