HUMPHREY

A DEAF DALMATIAN

LINKS

Deaf Dog Sites | BAER Testing | Deaf Dog Research | Training | Dalmatian Specific | Miscellaneous | Personal Web Sites

Deaf Dog Sites

• Deaf Dog Education Action Fund - The mission of the Deaf Dog Education Action Fund is to provide education and funding for the purpose of improving and/or saving the lives of deaf dogs.

• Deaf Dog Atlas - a map of Europe that will direct you to profiles of deaf dogs and the people who love them.

• Deaf Puppies, Deaf Dogs - more common than you think - an article by Leslie L. Judkins - Research Chairperson for the Deaf Dog Education Action Fund.

• D for Dog - information on deaf dogs, including example hand signs.

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BAER Testing

• BAER testing - information on the BAER test showing pictures of a dog being tested.

• What is the BAER test? - a more technical explanation of the BAER test.

• BAER testing centres - a list of current testing centres in the UK.

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Deaf Dog Research

• Deafness in dogs and cats - list of articles giving information on deafness prevalence, cause and management for owners, breeders, and researchers. Be warned that most of the articles are pro euthanasia.

• Genetics of deafness in dogs - a technical description of deafness in dogs. Once again be warned that the author is pro euthanasia.

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Training

• Deaf Dog Training by Barry Eaton - tips on training a deaf dog.

• Karen Pryor's Clicker Training Site - includes suggestions for training a deaf dog.

• How Dogs Think a Non-Verbal Link to Canine Communication - an explanation of non-punishment systems for correcting problem behaviors in dogs.

• Training a deaf dog - information on caring for and training a deaf dog.

• Training the deaf dog - a American training club site that gives helpful suggestions for training a deaf dog.

• Resources for Deaf Dog Owners - Training tips and tricks.

• eHow - How to teach a deaf dog basic commands.

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Dalmatian Specific

• Dalmatian Telegraph - provides general information and help about choosing and learning about Dalmatians.

• Owning a Dalmatian - provides some basic information about Dalmatians including outlining some of the problems which can arise.

• The Dalmatian Dilemma - an article on the association of Dalmatian deafness with white coat colour.

• The deaf Dalmatian Felix - an article published in Better Homes and Gardens about the challenge of training a deaf Dalmatian.

• Roadcoach Dalmatians - Alice's breeders web site with pictures of her dogs and links to the Konavlje lines.

• All Dalmatian Rescue - Sue Hemmings has vast experience of deaf Dalmatians, is always willing to give help and advice.

• Dog Authority - Micah a deaf Dalmatian - a journey from puppymill and euthanasia to a bright new life.

• Dalmatian Adoption and Rescue - a Canadian site that discusses Dalmatian deafness.

• Deaf does not equal Dumb - an article by a Dalmatian Rescue about working with a deaf dog.

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Miscellaneous

• British Association of Homeopathic Veterinary Surgeons - the Association will supply names and addresses of veterinary surgeons with the homeopathic qualification.

• COAPE - Centre of Applied Pet Ethology - provides a list of companion animal behaviour practitioners .

• Pets as Therapy - Pets as Therapy (PAT) is a national charity founded in l983. It is unique in that it provides therapeutic visits to hospitals, hospices, nursing and care homes, special needs schools and a variety of other venues by volunteers with their own friendly, temperament tested and vaccinated dogs and cats.

• Deaf Animals - an American site answering frequently asked questions on deaf animals.

• Why the deaf dog barks - an article on deaf dogs.

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Personal Web Sites

• Dizzy and Bertie's Deaf Dogs Info Site - a very informative UK site that includes a re-homing section.

• Harley and Crickets Place - a Canadian site. Includes information on training deaf dogs including examples of hand signals.

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