Did You Know?
Congenital deafness is not uncommon among pure-bred dogs such as Dalmatians, Collies, and some Terriers.
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Sign Language for Dogs: deaf dogs, hearing dogs, young dogs, old dogs can benefit from signing
DOG SIGN LANGUAGE IN ASL. Teach your dog sign language with Mimic Mutt. From the creators of Mimic Baby Learn over 40 commands in American Sign Language. ASL for Dogs! Signs for Training, Obedience, Praise, Tricks, and Safety with our unique DVD "Doggy Language"
"People talk to their dogs too much, it gets them all worked up ... this DVD is a brilliant idea!" ~ Dogwalker Dave
Dogs respond to body language and visual gestures faster than verbal commands. It's a more organic way to communicate with animals, and the benefits are great:
Why use Sign with your dog?
- To give a silent command in a noise conscious situation.
- Lets you greet your dog from a distance.
- To give a command (like wait for me) through the window.
- You can give a secret command to your dog in front of others.
- To give your dog a command from a distance when they can't hear you. In situations such as heavy traffic this could potentially save their life.
- If your dog is deaf.
- When a dog ages their hearing can deteriorate.
- Acting Dogs - training for working on movie sets.
- For teaching your dog tricks.
- To reveal just how smart your pooch is!