DEAF DOG TRAINING: The SECRET to Perfect Communication (Fast!)

If you’re struggling to train your deaf dog this video was made for you. Here's a step-by-step deaf dog training guide, by Professional dog trainer Terrie Hayward, that will teach you the skills so that you have clear visual communication, consistency, and the right foundation behaviors for your dog. Whether your dog was born deaf or lost hearing later in life, you’ll learn how to replace sound with visual markers, hand signals, tactile cues, and reinforcement strategies that actually work — without frustration, force, or guesswork. 🐾 NEED MORE PERSONALIZED HELP? I offer one-on-one consultations to tackle your dog's specific issues. Book a session here: https://positiveanimalwellness.com/vi... 📚 WANT MORE DAILY TRAINING TIPS? My books are perfect for busy pet parents looking for simple, effective training: My Books - Positive Reinforcement Focused: 📘 Your 10 Minute A Day Dog: A Training Guide to Using Your Time Wisely to Communicate Effectively with Your Pup - https://amzn.to/3q9ONmI 📘 A Deaf Dog Joins the Family: Training, Education, and Communication for a Smooth Transition - https://amzn.to/3OhTN0D 📘 Grooming Without Stress: Safer, Quicker, Happier - https://amzn.to/478jmtE Recommended Positive Training Products: 🔗 Balance Harness - https://amzn.to/3q9OBE0 🔗 Doggone Good! Rapid Reward Pouch - https://amzn.to/3KmgTlE 🔗 Dog Training Clicker - https://amzn.to/3QjisEr 🔗 Dog Training Clicker Ring - https://amzn.to/3OyIsdY Connect with Positive Animal Wellness: 🌐 Website - https://positiveanimalwellness.com/ 📸 Instagram -   / positiveanimalwellness   TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Introduction & why deaf dogs need a different approach 00:57 – The MOST important skill: teaching a visual marker 02:21 – How to condition your marker correctly (and avoid common mistakes) 03:05 – Building a strong “check-in” (eye contact) behavior 05:06 – Everyday reinforcement hacks that speed up learning 05:32 – Teaching clear, consistent hand cues (hand targeting) 06:11 – Fading food lures the right way 07:52 – Turning hand targets into reliable cues 09:10 – Teaching a tactile “orient to me” cue (your deaf dog’s name) 10:33 – Safe recall training using a long line 12:15 – How to strengthen recall around distractions 13:03 – Capturing and teaching a reliable down cue 15:17 – Avoiding dependency on food lures 16:33 – Adding duration, distance, and distractions 17:07 – Teaching settle on a mat / go-to-place 18:12 – Building calm behavior that sticks 21:08 – Final tips for long-term success with your deaf dog #deafdogtraining #howtotrainadeafdog #deafdog #deafdogs #dogtraining #dogtrainingtips #dogbehavior #positivedogtraining #dogcommunication