Could Your Deaf Dog Benefit From “Time Out” Training?
Since I use "time out" training on my deaf dog Bud sometimes, I thought this would be some good training [...]
Since I use "time out" training on my deaf dog Bud sometimes, I thought this would be some good training [...]
Since I love to make special personalized Christmas gifts, I thought all you dog lovers would love my DIY [...]
We are so thankful to all of our Deaf Dogs Rock followers and fans for the amazing support and [...]
How many of you know some dog breeds may be predisposed to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? Many herding breeds have a [...]
The information I am sharing with you has nothing to do with "dominance" training or "the dominate Alpha-Wolf-Roll over" because [...]
Some great tips from our friends at Petfinder.com/July4summersafetytips Since so many of our readers have hearing dogs and deaf dogs [...]
Our Deaf Dogs Rock community truly believes our deaf dogs have natural super powers because of their heightened senses, [...]
Deaf Dog Rudi Rocks her CGC and Gives Back To Her Community by Angi Holt-Parks This is my beautiful deaf girl, [...]
When deaf dog Riddick's mom shared her wonderful Facebook post "Thank you for rescuing me? Now what?" it immediately [...]
When it comes to training deaf dogs, they can learn just as well as hearing dogs with just a slight [...]
I just read a story this morning of another dog dying of mushroom poisoning because they had no idea mushrooms [...]
From Christina Lee of Deaf Dogs Rock. Hi DDR Community! If your deaf dog is all of a sudden acting [...]
Since I get so many folks asking me about their deaf and hearing dogs going crazy the moment they walk [...]
Let me start off by saying potty training is hard work but it needs to be your number one priority. [...]
Thank you to all of our supporters who donated to Deaf Dogs Rock in the month of July 2020 to [...]
Bleu's Happy Tail submitted by Sarah Ziolkowski Meet our beautiful deaf, blue eyed pibble Bleu! My Husband and I are [...]
We get so many emails here at DDR asking the question "where can I find a dog trainer who specializes [...]
Lately I have been getting a lot of emails and messages concerning deaf dogs playing rough with the other dogs [...]
Tether Training Your Deaf Dogs by Christina Lee - Deaf Dogs Rock I personally think directional training is everything when [...]
Please welcome Lara Joseph who is a trainer, deaf dog guardian of Levi, and owner of The Animal Behavior Center, [...]
When our new deaf puppy Bowie got here he wanted to play "tug of war: with his leash every time [...]
I have to admit my deaf dogs and I are so lucky to meet some of the most amazing people [...]
The term "Life hacking" refers to a shortcut, unknown tip, a novelty or a trick that may increase your [...]
It gives me great pleasure to welcome our friend and guest blogger Bernard Lima Chavez to educate all of us [...]
I want to thank Michelle Hunting who is the Author of "Come Boy!" for believing in me enough to ask [...]
Update 4-07-2014: Zima has done it again!!! We got a last minute acceptance into the NACSW Nosework Trial this Sunday. I [...]
We here at Deaf Dogs Rock are so excited to add deaf dogs who do training to compete in levels [...]
Update 7/9/18 - Little has been adopted!
Update 5/17/18: BJ has been adopted.
It gives me great pleasure to add Deaf Dog Rescue of America run by Lisa and Mark Tipton to our Rescue [...]
Update 3/01/18: Jake has been adopted!
Update 2/28/18: Elliot has been adopted!
I know so many of us don't go on vacation because we can't imagine leaving our deaf or hearing dogs [...]
Update 1/19/18: Blue has been adopted! Blue is not easily startled, despite being deaf. Even if she is [...]
Since November is National Adopt A Senior Pet Month. Here at Deaf Dogs Rock we would like to take this [...]
Update 9/13/17: Astrid has been adopted! Update 12/13/16: Astrid is an active gal who loves long walks; she is sure to [...]
Update 8/30/17: Booger has been adopted! Booger is a fun loving, energetic dog. During the day he wants to play [...]
Deaf Dog Benji - Who Rescued Who? By Bianca Cooke I was diagnosed with PTSD after the death of my [...]
Update 8/09/17: Tonka has been adopted! From Virginia: Tonka has finally found his furever home! Thank you for sharing him [...]
1. Watch out for signs of heatstroke or known as Hyperthermia in your dog: Symptoms include panting, lethargy, drooling, fever, vomiting and [...]
Update 7/23/17: Saint Nicholas has been adopted! Nick is sweet and playful. He has been good with all other [...]
Update May 2017: Barbie has been adopted!
The fourth annual Wag-a-thon to benefit Deaf Dogs Rock just wrapped up and I have to say it was a [...]
Update 6/18/17: Sweet Kia has officially been adopted!
Update 6/05/17: Blaze has been adopted! ( Hi, my name is Blaze. I am a 4 year old Pit bull [...]
Update 6/05/17: Freckles has been adopted! Freckles is house and leash trained, and she knows basic commands. She is [...]
Update 6/04/17 Sugar haws been adopted.
Update 6/04/17: Jake has officially been adopted. Live long and prosper Jake! MYou would not know this as Jake has [...]
Update 6/04/17: We got wonderful news that deaf dog Alex has been adopted and he has a new family. Alex [...]
Update 6/5/17: Great news Vigo has been adopted! My human friends have discovered that I am at [...]
Update 6/04/17: Daisy has been adopted! Daisy came to us from another rescue in the western part of Virginia, who [...]
Update 6/01/17: Benny has been adopted! Benny came to our shelter in September 18, 2016. He was a stray [...]
Update 6/01/17: Luna has been adopted! This stunning purebred Australian Shepherd is sure gorgeous, and has one of [...]
Update 6/03/17: Silver has been adopted! A big shout out and thanks to Karla at iRescue who worked with Silver [...]
Update 5/25/17: Gandalf has been adopted! Thanks everyone who shared him! MORE ABOUT GANDALF House trained • Spayed/Neutered • Special [...]
Update 5/23/17: Sissy has been adopted! She's very energetic, playful, and loving. She's just a puppy, but very smart and [...]
When company comes to visit your home it is a good idea to sit down with the kids (and adults) [...]
Update 4/20/17: Deaf dog Max has found a loving forever home and he has been adopted! Max is a 9 [...]
Update 4/20/17: Southpaw has been adopted! Southpaw is an amazing young deaf dog. He was found running as a stray, [...]
Update 4/20/17: We have great news! Deaf dog Leila has been adopted! Leila is a very special pup. Leila is [...]
Update 4/19/17: Great news Mabas has been adopted! Meet Mabas! From his foster home: We recently began to foster a [...]
Written by Stacy Diaz Luna (formerly Mushroom) was one of 12 pups. She and her entire family were in a [...]
Our Deaf Dogs Rock team was so excited to hear one of our Rocker Puppy Program recipients Doobert will be [...]
This note and story was written by Bandit's mama Karen Nielsen. Here is my story on Bandit. I would love [...]
Zima’s Forever Home - Zima's Happy Tail Written by Elizabeth Crites (aka Vicky) My husband always wanted a black [...]
October has been a very busy month here at Deaf Dogs Rock Headquarters in Virginia. We have shelters from across [...]
It gives me great pleasure to share Chase's Happy Tail with all of our readers. Now that the American Kennel [...]
This is Dude's Happy Tail sent in by Dude's daddy Brandon T. Graham. I have a white boxer that is [...]
Many of our Deaf Dogs Rock Community have double merle deaf and deaf/blind dogs so we wanted to share this [...]
August has been a very busy month here at Deaf Dogs Rock. Our Rocker Puppy program is in full swing [...]
Most of us who are owned by a deaf dog (or dogs) realize the strengths they possess because they can't [...]
Separation Anxiety is when deaf dogs are left alone unattended and they become destructive. If you leave your deaf dog alone [...]
By: Christina Lee - Deaf Dogs Rock We get many questions about deaf dogs here at DeafDogsRock.com but lately we've [...]
I truly adore getting Happy Tails like Jake's Happy Tail. I love when a special family comes forward and instead [...]
Update 6-17-2016: Leia has been adopted locally by Jessica and Jeff. This was their "gotcha day" photo when they picked [...]
Deaf Dogs Rock stepped forward and sponsored Boston Terrier Spike when he first came into iRescue in Texas. He was very [...]
How many of our DDR community have their deaf dogs on Instagram? Have you thought about setting up an Instagram [...]
I can't tell you how much I love Beethoven and Cynthia's story. If more people would realize many of the [...]
Fergus' Happy Tail written by Stephanie of Portland Oregon Fergus rescued me almost eight years ago when he was six [...]
Update 5/09/2016: Thanks to everyone who participated in our T-shirt/tank top Booster campaign to raise money for deaf dogs in [...]
I personally hate it when shelters have really nice deaf dogs as "rescue only" and I am so thrilled Hope [...]
Welcome our friend and guest blogger Bernard Lima - Chavez from Dog and His Boy Blog. "How Ear Infections Can [...]
Our new Rocker Puppy Program is in full swing because as you know Springtime is puppy time. Recently we got [...]
I got my 1st Italian Greyhound about 7 years ago. She was 3 months old and I named her Sophie. [...]
When Deaf Dogs Rock got word Lyndie was in need of a new home, we offered to sponsor her into [...]
Lola's Happy Tail is told by her human mommy Kayla. Meet 'Lola,' the deaf pit bull. Our family of 5 [...]
We heard about Junior the deaf English Bulldog who is also Annika's little buddy earning his CGC Award. Junior is [...]
Deaf German Shepherd Puppy Kip on his transport to Green Dogs Unleashed Rescue in Troy, VA. Can you believe [...]
By Christina Lee - DeafDogsRock.com Lately Chris, Bud, Nitro and I have been having so much fun inviting new deaf [...]
Mimi's Happy Tail was written by Kirsten Solberg to celebrate Mimi's three year Anniversary since she joined their family. Mimi's [...]
Last summer my beautiful deaf dog Nitro was bitten by a deer tick which ended up halting all of our [...]
Bowie in his Valentine's sweater Ever since the introduction of smartphone cameras and Instagram pages, many of us are addicted [...]
Thank you to Tamara Kelly for sending me Bonnie's Happy Tail! I just love reading stories with a happy ending [...]
It is crucial to know the list of risks associated with certain drugs prescribed by your veterinarians to treat [...]
Deaf/blind puppy Braille Our Deaf/Blind dog Advocate and friend (and amazing photographer) Rose Adler has put up this great video [...]
We love the rescue folks at Red Hook Rescue in Red Hook, Brooklyn NYC because they don't hesitate to help [...]
Chloe's Happy Tail was sent by her mommy Jackie Fithian from San Bernardino, CA. Her name is Chloe. I rescued [...]
Thanks to Dawn Peterson one of our Deaf Dogs Rock adopters for adopting Hocus Pocus who we had listed on [...]
Heidi joins the Joanne Hart - RittenhouseTherapy Dog Teams! This brown beauty was on her way to the show ring [...]
To honor Veteran's Day we wanted to highlight some of the deaf dogs who serve our Veterans every single day [...]
Deaf Dogs Rock had got an email from Sally Coppedge the founder of the Oklahoma Boston Terrier Rescue. She was [...]
Since so many of our deaf dogs up for adoption are deaf Pit Bulls, we here at Deaf Dogs Rock [...]
I would like to welcome Lara Joseph K-9 trainer from The Animal Behavior Center in Sylvania. Ohio.Lara brings her training [...]
October is Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month so we want to bring awareness to shelter dog adoption here at DDR. Deaf Dogs Rock [...]
It isn't often we get a Happy Tail from Pretoria South Africa (actually we have never gotten a Happy Tail [...]
We got an email from Lee Stalcup giving us a heads up about a senior deaf/vision impaired boxer at the [...]
When it comes to Deaf Dog Training there are all kinds of fun games you can play with your deaf [...]
This Deaf Dogs Rock Happy Tail story was submitted by Charity Book. We were so excited to get news one [...]
Mary was kind enough to send me this sweet note telling me about her two special needs dogs. She has [...]
Hello, my name is Sharon I live in Missouri with an amazing deaf dog named Ozzie! He is almost two [...]
Speak for The Unspoken Rescue has taken in a lot of dogs lately so Deaf Dogs Rock has offered financial [...]
Rockers, we were so excited to hear Dahlia's foster family has decided to make it official and adopt her! Thanks [...]
This is Zippy and Britches Happy Tail submitted by Haven H. Sibley. Meet my girls Zippy and Britches. This is [...]
I had several people in our rescue network send me urgent pleas to get a bonded pair of boxers rescued. [...]
Today is a big day! Deaf Dogs Rock was contacted several weeks ago about a puppy named Lilly who needed [...]
This is Merlin's Happy Tail told by Merlin's human mom Katie Rannou. To say that Merlin has changed our lives [...]
Chance’s Welcome Home Story ~Vicky & Jeff Darnell We have been bursting at the seams waiting to share this exciting [...]
Here at Deaf Dogs Rock we love our country. We love our dogs. We love our brothers and sisters serving [...]
Update 5-25-2015: Reggie and his family are Rescue Warriors and just taking a look at Reggie The Deaf Pit Bull [...]
I ran Junior's Happy Tail Story over a year ago but since it is one of our all time favorite [...]
This beautiful deaf pit bull (we call them pibbles) is Bialy (pronounced bee a lee). Bialy is a deaf pibble [...]
One of the great things about dedicating our lives to saving deaf dogs all over the county, is the wonderful [...]
I love some of the great stories we are receiving here at Deaf Dogs Rock which include deaf dogs participating [...]
My name is Shelley Ackerman and this is the Happy Tail about my deaf dog Bunny. I lost my hearing [...]
Since many of us have senior rescue dogs, I wanted to share my thoughts on Honest Kitchen Revel Chicken Recipe [...]
Marlie's Happy Tail was submitted by Kelley Poole. Thanks Kelley for sharing Marlie's Happy Tail with Deaf Dogs Rock. According [...]
We are so excited to hear the announcement of Deaf Dogs Rock being named a finalist in THREE of the [...]
It give me great pleasure to share Ellie's Happy Tail to all of our DDR readers because she was featured [...]
We had a winter storm here at Deaf Dogs Rock Headquarters yesterday. We dug out today but we had frigid [...]
It has been over a year or so ago since I spoke to Jeff on the phone about his new [...]
By Jessica Bailey I work at a grooming salon as a bather and have ALWAYS a wanted a dog. I [...]
Sometimes we get so darned busy around the Deaf Dogs Rock Headquarters, we forget to stop and take a look [...]
This is Marlee's Happy Tail told by her human mom Kelley Spears. Meet Marlee! This is her Happy Tail. Marlee [...]
Back in July Deaf Dogs Rock received an email for help from someone who needed help finding their 8 week [...]
Deaf Dogs Rock had the pleasure of sponsoring and transporting THREE special needs Aussie mix puppies last weekend to Green [...]
Jeff's Happy Tail is written by Summer Frazier. Thanks Summer for sharing Jeff with all of our readers and for [...]
A few months back we reached out to our friend and fellow rescuer Laurie Metzger with All Paws Rescue in St [...]
Kira's Happy Tail - By: Shannon Brandl We sure didn’t need another dog…. But sometimes the dog picks you. Let [...]
The Deaf Dogs Rock Team had the pleasure of delivering high quality, real meat, dog treats from Kong Premium Dog [...]
By Danielle Reynolds Back in 2006, I was living in Arizona. I had gone to the pet store to find [...]
This story was submitted by Kaye Gorman and this is Molly's Happy Tail: We saw Molly on my Facebook postings [...]
Update 11-19-2014: Dudley aka Apollo is doing great in his new home! Here are some photos of him "chillin like [...]
Update 11-17-2014 from Brittany Walters and her dog Lola now Harley: They use to call me Lola but my new [...]
It is very rare we run across a deaf greyhound so I was so excited when I received Canada's Happy [...]
Update: Wily was one of my very first rescues out of Chesterfield SC. It took me 12 hours of driving [...]
We received a wonderful update on deaf boxer Tyson from his mom Trisha Sluder so I thought I would share [...]
This is Dega's Happy Tail told by his human mommy Kristen Oddi. Dega is a Boston Terrier who was born [...]
A little over a week ago I received another late night email about a deaf boxer puppy who needed help. [...]
Update 10-06-2014: Our T-shirt Booster.com Campaign is now closed. We sold 138 T-shirts and raised over $2500 to go towards [...]
Thanks to Elizabeth who just sent us in Harrison's Happy Tail. Tomorrow is Harrison's Birthday so what better way to [...]
Last year I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Dog Trainer, Author, and Educator Michelle Hunting with the Kenyon [...]
Because it is Deaf Pet Awareness week this week we really wanted to highlight a deaf Therapy Dog this week. [...]
Sometimes we see and urgent request for sponsorship so Deaf Dogs Rock donated $100 to go to help Starfish a [...]
Update: Unfortunately last year Pinky's mom and dad died tragically in an automobile accident. Pinky is now living with family [...]
We want to congratulate Victoria and Leillani who found each other on our Deaf Dogs Rock Facebook page. Victoria is [...]
This holiday (also known as National Dog Appreciation Day) has been celebrated every year on August 26th since 2004. The purpose [...]
About four and a half years ago we were given one of many deaf dogs we had the pleasure of [...]
Update 8-15-2014: It gives me great pleasure to announce that Bon Jovi has been adopted! His foster mom fell so [...]
It is so nice to have supporters all over the country. Just a couple of weeks ago I received word [...]
It is Molly's one year Anniversary since Kimberly got this sweet baby girl. Happy "Gotcha Day Molly"! It's been one [...]
By Bernard - Lima Chavez - From Dog & His Boy Blog Deaf dog Edison "listening" with his eyes and [...]
We had a great week last week because a young lady named Gina reached out to us here at Deaf [...]
I just learned about this "ROCKIN" adoption event coming up this weekend and I love the idea so I wanted [...]
This beautiful white boxer deaf girl came from a rescue into a loving family and is now a registered therapy dog. [...]
This afternoon (morning for some) Deaf Dogs Rock will be featured on Blog Talk Radio on the Pet Radio Show. [...]
This is the story of my little buddy Whiskey our Deaf Therapy Dog. My name is Billy and I had [...]
Skye has earned her AKC Canine Good Citizen Award! From Deb Soricellie: This is my deaf boxer girl Skye. I [...]
Our Deaf Dogs Rock crew had so much fun last weekend at the PetEx Pet Expo at Roanoke Civic Center. [...]
Chris and I are very fortunate to have good relationships with our local rescues and shelters so when a deaf [...]
This story was sent in by Shannon Grandon and Terry Grandon. This is Snow's Happy Tail Snow was rescued from [...]
We had so many people coming to our Deaf Dogs Rock Wall and sharing the following photo saying that the [...]
I am very happy to share a local rescue of a deaf dog from our friends at Angels of Assisi [...]
When I first saw Loopy Lou's Agility video on YouTube I was blown away. Here is this awesome deaf dog [...]
This is Gracie's Happy Tail told by Aarden Gross. Hi My name is Aarden and I would just like to [...]
Thanks to our amazing Deaf Dogs Rock community we have a very happy tail to tell. Last Thursday night I [...]
Please welcome our guest blogger Bernard - Lima Chavez from Dog and His Boy Blog. Old Dog and New Tricks [...]
I haven't updated this post since Dozer found his new forever home in Washington State. Here is the story of [...]
We have always known Donna and Mac Adams of Richmond, Virginia were special when we met them a few years [...]
Deaf Dogs Rock is so fortunate to know so many amazing rescue warrior men and women throughout the United States. [...]
Puppies, puppies, puppies oh my! What a fun transport we did on Saturday getting these two beautiful deaf Dogo Argentino [...]
Lately I have been thinking of doing my Will and there are so many decisions to be made because of [...]
This Happy Tail was sent in by Monica Auriemma. Thanks Monica for sharing Alyx's Happy Tail! ~ Christina Lee - Deaf [...]
Update 12-20-2-13: Here is an update from Pearl's new mommy in Fredrick, MD: Hi Christina -We are approaching 1 week [...]
Update 12-15-2013: Blitz has been in his new foster to adopt home for a few weeks. He gets along great [...]
When I saw the litter of puppies at Angels of Assisi Rescue in Roanoke, VA, I worried many of them [...]
This year I wanted to give you some gift ideas for your deaf dog friends (and hearing dog friends) as [...]
Update 12-13-2013: This fundraiser is now CLOSED. Thanks to everyone who participated. I can't wait to see some of your [...]
For a few weeks we kept seeing the same photo over and over of a poor deaf dog named Mitch [...]
This year we put on our very first Deaf Dogs Rock Shelter Dog Blanket Drive for our local shelters and [...]
Hi I'm Casey Weber. This is my deaf dog Charlie's Happy Tail. I believe he is a Catahoula Leopard Cur. [...]
Three weeks ago I kept getting links sent to me on Facebook that featured an older deaf dog named Rusty [...]
Since we have five dogs here on the farm at our Deaf Dogs Rock office and we train both of [...]
Kong Premium Dog Treats gave Deaf Dogs Rock a very generous donation of their Premium Dog Treats to share with [...]
When I read deaf dog Zoey's Therapy Dog story from her human mom KJ Shea, there was one thing that [...]
Salem OR - Salem man pulls gun on knife wielding intruder By KGW.com staff at www.kgw.com/news/Salem-homowner SALEM – A [...]
Since this week is Deaf Dog Awareness Week, Deaf Dogs Rock is honored to be interviewed for the PetMeds.org Blog. [...]
Because many of you donate to our cause, we can literally jump right into a rescue situation on a moment's [...]
When my beloved Buster Babe, a liver-spotted Dalmatian, passed away on June 29, 2006, I began my search to adopt [...]
DeafDogsRock.com's adoptable deaf dog listing policy is we don't list unneutered dogs so sometimes DDR can step up and help [...]
I thought I would share this story with you Rockers. Actress Tricia O'Kelly's deaf dog went missing and some guy [...]
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