Utah Deaf Dogs
 Nell |
Town: Salt Lake City, Utah Deaf dog: Nell is a 3 1/2 year old Boxer. Her dad writes "We've now had Nell for about 2 years and she continues to be a great dog. We have trained her using modified ASL (American Sign Language). We've had to be creative on what our sign for "pig ear" was. We've also taught her to come when we flip the lights on and off. She depends a lot on her campanion, Kanga. Most of the time, it's easy to forget she's deaf, as she acts like any other dog." Human companions: Kevin Knight and his partner Brandon Other pets: Kanga, a 6 year old brindle Boxer. Email: MidKnight543@yahoo.com |
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Town: Vernal, Utah Deaf dog: Pup Pup is a two year old Australian Shepherd, acquired from a veterinarian who had refused to euthanize him when his former owner found out he was deaf. Pup Pup is a joy. He shares his family's bed, couch, and whatever else he wants. Pup Pup is sled trained and runs with a rescue Husky. Human companions: Tim Sweeney and his spouse Other pets: 10 other permanent dogs and various fosters (the family has a kennel license and is training a sled dog team) Email: timdar@iwworks.com |
 Missy |
Town: Tooele, Utah Deaf dog: Missy's Foxy Kisses is a 2 year old Sheltie/Red Heeler mix. Missy was badly abused, and didn't want to be touched when we got her. She was frightened of men and children, and would be aggressive with them. 18 months later, she is a fairly well trained dog, and a good neighborhood citizen. Of all the dogs I've owned, Missy tries the hardest to please. She is also a little hit and run artist, having great fun licking us behind the knees, then scooting outta the way! She gets along well with other animals. She's a happy, funny little girl. You should see her doing the "Butt Scootin Boogie" dance that my husband taught her. Too funny! She has a Webpage. Human companions: M Maillé (whose spouse is deaf) Email: wildswan@sisna.com |
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Town: Salt Lake City, Utah Deaf dog: Jade (Baby) is a 6 year old Great Dane. "Baby is the first deaf dog I have ever owned or known. I bred my harl bitch and got a litter of one, Jade. She has been a blessing to me and my family in so many ways. At first we were all worried about such a big dog being deaf, even Danes that hear can cause a lot of trouble, if not trained correctly. I knew I could train this dog to be independent and obedient with lots of time and love. Well I'm very proud to say that nobody can tell that Baby is deaf, in fact people don't believe me at first when I tell them she is deaf. Mostly I keep it a secret, not because I care about what people think, but because she is my protector. People are frightened by her looks and size. If they knew she was deaf and couldn't harm a flea, she wouldn't be a very good guard dog!" Human companions: Marnie Brunyer, his daughter Lacy and girlfriend Shauna Other pets: Zen, a border collie and Sugar, a sheltie. Email: msbrunyer4900@msn.com |
 Neleh (r) and Bailey |
Town: West Jordan, Utah Deaf dog: Neleh (Nel-E-Ah) is a 17 month old Border Collie, whose birthday is February 14, 2002. "Neleh has so much character. Her favorite thing to do is chase her shadow. She could do that for hours. She is so loving yet such a puppy. She is doing great with sign language. Neleh will be going to school soon. We love her and are happy with our choice to keep her. We knew she was deaf when we got her, but we were willing to give it a shot and we are glad that we did. Bailey now has a younger sister that picks on him." Human companions: Gina and Jason Sandoval Other pets: Bailey, a 4 year old Jack Russell Terrier. Email: lioness8@msn.com |
 Hank |
Town: Salt Lake City, Utah Deaf dog: Hank is a 2 year old Australian Shepherd mix. " I got him when he was 11 months old from some neighbors that were going to get rid of him. He had been born outside and had never been in a house at all until a couple of weeks after I got him. In fact when I first got him he wouldn't even come to me but he now sleeps on my bed. I got him as a companion for an older dog I have but she hates him for some reason. I have since gotten Hank a puppy and they love each other. Hank carries their dog dishes around the house and he carries them around outside too. He tries so carefully not to spill food but can't hear it dropping when he's carrying the dishes around." Human companions: Julie Wu Other pets: Sadie, a 13 year old husky mix female; Dodger, a 1 year old lab mix, he's either mixed with a great dane or a pony, he's a very big boy; 3 parrots, and 3 cockatiels. Email: jailbirdjulie@networld.com |
 Scout  Willow |
Town: Richfield, Utah Deaf dogs: Scout is a 3 year old Australian Shepherd. Due to his merle-merle ancestory he is completely blind, deaf in one ear and has partial hearing in the other. We are working on Obedience with him, using both voice commands and touch commands. Scout spent two years in rescue but he has now found his forever home here with us!" Willow is a one year old Australian Shepherd. "I originally saw Willow (then Wiggly Wilma) on Petfinder.com. I adopted Willow from a HIGH kill shelter in southern Utah where she had stayed there for a month and a half...the usual holding period for strays is 3-7 days - longer if they have space. Lucky for Willow they all loved her and was making an extra effort to keep her alive and find her a forever home." Human companions: Amanda Garman Other pets: Beau, a Cockatiel. Email: ams_site04@msn.com |