We at LCPO have a great passion for the most needy pit bulls most especially those that are deaf, either from birth or from a cause later in life.
It is very important to us that owners recognize the signs of a deaf pit bull, we often see that pit bulls or pit bull mixes that are deaf become abused or neglected because they have owners that don't seem to understand why their dog is "not listening". There could be a very good reason, they can't hear you (with their ears)!
It is very important to us that owners recognize the signs of a deaf pit bull, we often see that pit bulls or pit bull mixes that are deaf become abused or neglected because they have owners that don't seem to understand why their dog is "not listening". There could be a very good reason, they can't hear you (with their ears)!
Do you think your pit bull is deaf? If you feel your pit bull could be deaf it may not just be a hunch! Pit bulls can be born deaf, they can also become deaf from medical issues such as serious ear infection and ear infections are common in pit bulls.
If you feel your pit bull is deaf your first stop should be your veterinarian to have your pit bull evaluated. Veterinarians can diagnose deafness by observing your dog but can also conduct the BAER test (Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response) to confirm deafness.
Your next stop will need to be a positive reinforcement trainer! Deaf dogs are very intelligent and are trained very similarly to hearing dogs.
Also, be sure to check out the suggested links below!
It is important that you do not become frustrated, abusive or neglectful with your pit bull. If you have questions about your deaf pit bull or the possibility of your pit bull being deaf you can contact us at nepabullies@gmail.com.
If you feel your pit bull is deaf your first stop should be your veterinarian to have your pit bull evaluated. Veterinarians can diagnose deafness by observing your dog but can also conduct the BAER test (Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response) to confirm deafness.
Your next stop will need to be a positive reinforcement trainer! Deaf dogs are very intelligent and are trained very similarly to hearing dogs.
Also, be sure to check out the suggested links below!
It is important that you do not become frustrated, abusive or neglectful with your pit bull. If you have questions about your deaf pit bull or the possibility of your pit bull being deaf you can contact us at nepabullies@gmail.com.
Check out the deaf pit bulls LCPO has helped!
Avail-a-bull!
Please never let a dog being deaf deter you from adoption, they are truly wonderful dogs and are trained very similar to hearing dogs! Check out some wonderful avail-a-bullies below!
Tofu!
Tofu is an estimated 3 yr old female pit bull mix. Tofu came to LCPO from Long Island NY where she was living outside of a halfway house. Tofu was used as a breeder dog and then left to live outside on a chain when she was no longer useful. We are glad to have Tofu safely with us at LCPO. She is looking for a loving, responsible, patient adopter!
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Finn!
Finn is an estimated 7 year old male pit bull. Finn came to us from the Brooklyn ACC in NY where he found himself after his family dumped him because they had a new baby. Finn was not cared for very well in his past and is on the road to recovery while in his foster home with LCPO! Finn is searching for a loving, responsible, patient adopter!
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If you have or know of a deaf pit bull in need of rescue please use the contact form below. We can not make any guarantees that we can take any dogs into our rescue program but we are here to help and can at the very least help to network!
