Training Services for the Exceptional Dog.

Deaf dogs can be wonderful house pets and can be trained to respond to various methods of sign communication.  Deafness in dogs can be hereditary or congenital or acquired later in life due to accident or infections or illness.  Based on information from the Tufts' Canine & Feline Breeding and Genetics Conference congenital deafness has been reported in over 80 breeds of dogs. 

Another fact is that many deaf dogs are euthanized in American shelters just because they are deaf.  There are many myths about deaf dogs in general and especially about the prevalence of aggression.  You can read about these myths and get accurate information about deaf dogs by visiting the DEAF Dogs Education Action Fund at www.deafdogs.org.

Blind or visually impaired dogs can live amazingly normal lives with the proper knowledge and training of both the owner and the dog.  Household management is key to helping your blind dog live comfortably.  Currently there is only one book on living with a blind dog,  Written by Caroline Levin, RN it is an exceptional book for blind dog owners.  

Lake Norman Dog Training offers training for both Deaf and Blind dogs.  Please call us to set up a consultation so we may assist you, your family and your dog to achieve a comfortable and harmonious home.  We can provide resources for training tools as well as provide in home training.  

Contact us for more information about training Exceptional Dogs,