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I've had her close to two years now and she is 6-8 years old (was told she was 3, but, yeah, nope.) I had a crash course in learning to communicate with a deaf animal and she LOVED it! No one had ever tried to communicate with her before. She was born that way and came to me when her owners were going to send her to animal control. But, I also understand that need for communication with your best bud. I'm seconding what everyone else has said, Watson knows you love him. My whole issue is that I want to show my old dog that I love him, and I'm struggling to find replacements for the random chatter that I used to use with him. I can't even call him over to pet him if I just want to show him random affection. When I used to talk to him his ears would go down and he would wag his tail, and I miss that. Yesterday we went to the vet and I was having a hard time calming him down (he gets anxious) since I could only pet him.
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I can't call his name to get his attention. Now that he's deaf, though, I'm having trouble adjusting. We have a very special bond and I love this dog very much. He learned to open doors to make sure he was never kept out of my room. If I'm in the house, he needs to be in the same room as me. Watson's been with me since I was a young girl, and he's extremely attached to me. My dog, Watson, is a 14 year old Sheltie who has gone almost entirely deaf while I've been away in college. Give some thought to the overall tone of each comment or submission.Ī total list of related subreddits may be found here, including breed subreddits, dog picture subreddits, and other animal subreddits. Not everyone has the same knowledge, background, or experience. Be aware of the disparity in "common knowledge" between the two groups when reading or posting. r/dogs is populated by hobbyists but receives a lot of traffic from non-hobbyists. Be aware of cultural differences when reading and try to be sensitive to those differences in your submissions and responses. Say nothing you wouldn't say to someone coming to you for opinions or advice face-to-face.ĭog ownership and culture is different around the world. Positive reinforcement isn't just for dogs.īe respectful to one another. If in doubt, always call a vet or qualified professional!ĭiscuss and converse to learn and to understand. If you're looking to purchase a dog, you want to get one from a responsible breeder. If possible, include information about your general location, otherwise responses will likely target the average US dog owner.īreed Recommendations: Include the responses to these questions if you want to know what breed is right for you. Search the subreddit for questions similar to yours Some Flairs such as Health, RIP, Survey and others may have requirements that need to be met prior to approval. Read the full subreddit rules and if in doubt, check out our Best Practices wiki for tips on how to get the most out of your post.Ĭheck out the Flairs and Flair requirements before posting. The ultimate goal of the subreddit is to foster a better, science-based understanding of dogs among the general public, promote responsible dog ownership, help users build better relationships with their dogs, and provide a space to connect and discuss with others who have dogs and who are involved in various aspects of the dog hobby.Īdvice on this forum is absolutely not a substitute for professional advice from a certified behaviorist, trainer, lawyer, or medical professional. The purpose of /r/dogs is to provide an educational and supportive space for past, present, and future dog owners regarding a range of dog-related topics. Welcome to /r/dogs, the community for dog-lovers on Reddit!