Deaf dog learns sign language

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http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/9076420.Deaf_dog_learns_sign_language/

WHEN it comes to learning new tricks, this Hampshire hound is the paw-fect student.

The future was looking bleak for Noddy, the deaf Staffordshire bull terrier, after his owners callously dumped him because of his disability.

But now his tail is wagging thanks to the dedication of staff at the Blue Cross Centre, in West End, who have taught him sign language to help him get a new loving home.

It is believed that the 18- month-old, who was abandoned in April with nothing but his lead, was born deaf.

But that hasn’t held him back, surprising staff with his progress and his ability to pick up new commands so quickly.

While primarily cared for by canine behavioural adviser, Tasha Cole, it has been young volunteer, Daniel Vincent, who has overseen the majority of the loveable pup’s development.

After working with him every day, Noddy has successfully learnt to sit, stay, fetch and twist in response to a variety of hand signals.

Lara Alford, deputy manager at the centre, said: “We think he was abandoned because he was deaf and his owner did not want to put the time in to train him with his special needs.

“But we have found his disability does nothing to hold him back – he picks things up quickly and is really rewarding to work with.

“Noddy should not have been written off just because he can’t hear – he is a gorgeous dog with a fantastic personality.”

Tasha added: “Noddy is a fun and happy dog, who, for the right owner, would make a very rewarding and enjoyable pet.

“A potential owner would need a degree of patience and have a lot of time available to spend with him.

“He builds loving bonds quickly and he just needs some consistency back in his life.”
 
A nice feel-good story.

People who abandon a dog without looking out for a better home for it are scum.
 
Owners SHOULD find the dog home or at least give them over to shelter not to leave them on streets etc.

That pup looks so white and clean. Cute.
 
what an adorable Staffie boy, looks like so many of the "too many" Bullies in our shelters:aw:

as with the idea of "Deaf" <capitol D> , people have this misconception that a dog who is deaf has a disability because it has been thought <and traditional training has required> that dogs process speech. ALL dogs who can see naturally use visual signals/cues MUCH more quickly and easily than the same cues spoken, and canine communication among themselves is a visual language consisting of tons of subtle signals.
 
dogmom said:
what an adorable Staffie boy, looks like so many of the "too many" Bullies in our shelters:aw:

as with the idea of "Deaf" <capitol D> , people have this misconception that a dog who is deaf has a disability because it has been thought <and traditional training has required> that dogs process speech. ALL dogs who can see naturally use visual signals/cues MUCH more quickly and easily than the same cues spoken, and canine communication among themselves is a visual language consisting of tons of subtle signals.
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Plus dogs (and other animals) easily pick up on there being something "different" about you.
 
Beowulf said:
Plus dogs (and other animals) easily pick up on there being something "different" about you.
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My doggies pick up that Daddy is a push-over, and Mommy makes them work for their treats. Now THERE'S a difference they can rely on! :lol:

Beowulf, how did things go with the pittie you were taking care of? Did you do fun stuff? Did he ever get used to you? Are all limbs, fingers and toes accounted for? :lol:

Hope you had a good time.
 
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