How to Train a Deaf Pet

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Choose a training method.Some of the methods are as follows: Operant conditioning.

   Operant conditioning includes two types of reinforcement.
   
   Positive reinforcement
   - Most trainers who use positive reinforcement also use "negative punishment"
   
   which means they take away something the dog wants to reduce behavior that the trainer doesn't want (for example turning away from a dog who is jumping up for attention).
   
   Negative reinforcement
   - works by rewarding the dog by removing something aversive (like stopping shock, or loosening a tightened choke chain).
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   Step 2: Know that the most important part of the training is consistency.

   , This is a hard one...think it over.
   
   Different animals need different types of reward/acknowledgment.
   
   Some ways that you can consider:
   Hand signals Small flashlight (not a laser light, this is potentially damaging to your animal's eyes).
   
   For the purposes of this article, hand signals will be used, but whatever method you select can be used in its place. , Some dogs like food, others like a quick scratch or stroke off the head. ,, Know, ahead of time, at least the first few things that you will be teaching your dog. 'Yes'
   
   'Come'
   
   'Stay'
   
   'Sit'
   
   'Leave it'
   
   are a few that you can start off with. , This can be done by tapping the area near your eye or pointing at your eye so it catches his attention.
   
   Once the dog has made eye contact, signal 'yes' and reward.
   
   You might need to 'grab' their attention by waving a treat in front of them and then bringing it to your face.
   
   Whatever you do...be consistent.
   
   Another idea for grabbing your pet's attention is to thump your foot or hand so that they can feel the vibrations. , For example, when your pet sits, give the 'yes' signal and reward.
   
   The signal and reward let your animal know that they did something good.
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   Step 3: With your deaf animal

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   Step 4: using operant conditioning

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   Step 5: you will need to decide on a signal to signify 'success' or 'yes'.

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   Step 6: Using your 'yes' signal

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   Step 7: (thumb up

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   Step 8: or whatever you choose)

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   Step 9: make the signal and give the dog a treat.

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    Step 10: Do this repeatedly

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    Step 11: until you feel that your dog recognizes the connection.

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    Step 12: Have a plan.

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    Step 13: Once the connection has been made

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    Step 14: teach your dog to watch you or focus on you.

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    Step 15: Another way to train a particular behavior is to 'catch them in the act'

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    Step 16: and reward them.

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