Showing content tagged with: deafness
Expert Advice: Agility
AKC Agility League Championship Competitor ‘Aspen’ Is an Ambassador for Deaf Dogs
"Aspen" and her owner Kassie Schmid are competing at the 2024 AKC Agility League Championship, and Schmid is keen to show just how capable deaf dogs are.
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| August 14, 2024
Expert Advice: AKC Rally
Deaf Catahoula Leopard Dog ‘Callie’ Competes in AKC Rally
Five-year-old Callie was the only Catahoula Leopard Dog who competed at the AKC Rally National Championship this weekend. She relies on modified ASL.
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| July 23, 2024
Expert Advice: Health
Dog Hearing Aids: Innovations in Assisting with Canine Deafness
Learn about innovations in dog hearing aids, the challenges with their development, and whether the can improve your pet's quality of life
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| August 21, 2023
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
What Dog Sports Can Deaf Dogs Compete In?
Deaf dogs can participate in a number of AKC events and dog sports. Learn more about some amazing canine athletes who are deaf and how their trainers work with them.
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| July 21, 2022
Expert Advice: Basic Training
How to Train a Deaf Dog
With the proper knowledge, positive training, and patience, owning a deaf dog can be very rewarding. Check out these tips for training a deaf dog.
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| September 13, 2021
Expert Advice: Senior Dog Health
Hearing Loss in Senior Dogs: What to Know
Many senior dogs suffer from hearing impairment as they age and become less responsive to you and the world around them. Here's how to cope.
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| August 30, 2021
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Dogs Don’t Have a Sixth Sense, They Just Have Incredible Hearing
How well can dogs hear? You might've read that dogs have far better hearing than humans, but it’s not quite that simple.
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| July 13, 2018
Expert Advice: General Health
Deafness in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatment
It's estimated that 5-10% of dogs in the United States are deaf. Why does deafness in dogs occur, and how is it different from hearing loss?
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| September 15, 2016