[Dailydrool] Question For You

[Esther Strom]

Basil is completely deaf, and we go to the dog park all the time. To be honest, 
I don't really have to do much of anything - because he can't hear, Basil is a 
velcro dog, always insisting that he be within sight of me. So I never worry 
about needing to get his attention, or him getting away from me. 

That said, a friend has a deaf dog who really does like to roam the park. She 
found this little remote-controlled vibrating thingie on an elastic band that 
goes around his belly like a belt. When she needs to "call" him, she clicks the 
remote and he feels the vibrations. Obviously she needed to do quite a bit of 
training, and the remote control does have a limited range, but it does work. I 
can't remember what the device is called, and don't even know if it's 
specifically designed for dogs. I'll see if I can find out.

Esther, Basil, and Waldo ATB


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From:John Falk <john_falk at hotmail.com>

 This is a question for all you Basset owners......Do you have a DEAF Basset??  
Not just a regular Basset that hears and still ignores you but one that is 
completely without hearing.  A friend of mine is working with her deaf Boxer and 
was wondering how you work with your Basset in a social atmosphere with other 
dogs (such as the off-lead picnic at the Waddle).  Do you let it completely free 
or do you just keep them on a long lead so you can get their attention.
 
Thank you!!
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