tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post505137287674439613..comments2024-03-17T03:03:08.398-05:00Comments on Pawsitively Pets: 5 Reasons Why It's Not So Bad When Your Senior Dog Loses Their HearingAnnStaubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09386132460741393276noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-85005675939771362015-05-20T14:50:20.676-05:002015-05-20T14:50:20.676-05:00I think so, maybe just a little bit. She's nev...I think so, maybe just a little bit. She's never really been so startled that she would try to bite or anything like that. It's just a oh hey - there you are! excited type of expression lol. AnnStaubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09386132460741393276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-17932557122407721082015-05-20T14:48:44.103-05:002015-05-20T14:48:44.103-05:00Haha! Well not hearing that vacuum monster mustn&#...Haha! Well not hearing that vacuum monster mustn't be so bad ;) Shiner is not scared of that thing, but she's still troublesome with it. She will sometimes try to get it while I'm vacuuming but she hasn't really done that lately. AnnStaubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09386132460741393276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-75780898194777142582015-05-20T13:20:25.924-05:002015-05-20T13:20:25.924-05:00Very interesting ; do you need to be more careful,...Very interesting ; do you need to be more careful, to be sure that she can see you to avoid Shiner of being surprised as she cannot well hear you approaching her ?The Swiss Catshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13252977204473056970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-13872417008279791522015-05-20T12:33:26.315-05:002015-05-20T12:33:26.315-05:00Shiner.....me...boomer .....& I lost me hearin...Shiner.....me...boomer .....& I lost me hearing....gradually... over de course oh a bout a year??? may bee<br /><br />....N while itz suspected I can still "hear" vibrationz....if that makes sense.....hearin de vaccuum masheen iza thing oh de past....that pluz dai$y's whinnin !!! <br /><br />♥♥♥da tabbies o trout townehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08716543768517442543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-72704412764937665042015-05-19T13:23:17.695-05:002015-05-19T13:23:17.695-05:00Definitely some great reasons and a perfect exampl...Definitely some great reasons and a perfect example at why hand signals are great! For every new command or trick I teach, I pair it with a new hand signal. I didn't even think about what would happen if she loses her hearing, but I'm happy we'll still have a way to communicate!<br />-Jessica from <a href="http://www.beaglesandbargains.com/" rel="nofollow">Beagles & Bargains</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01850033617040410949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-84640617903951526402015-05-19T13:18:23.090-05:002015-05-19T13:18:23.090-05:00Aw poor girl... I haven't noticed any sight lo...Aw poor girl... I haven't noticed any sight loss yet with Shiner. She really doesn't act that old, except for the hearing loss thing. And maybe she sleeps more often too. AnnStaubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09386132460741393276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-73330183713712228522015-05-19T13:17:00.486-05:002015-05-19T13:17:00.486-05:00Well, Shiner has ALWAYS had very selective hearing...Well, Shiner has ALWAYS had very selective hearing - BOL! So it is a bit challenging now that she actually has very little hearing. She probably thinks it means she can be even more selective ;)AnnStaubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09386132460741393276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-85807747429716339992015-05-19T13:15:52.133-05:002015-05-19T13:15:52.133-05:00That's sweet. :) Shiner seems a little more do...That's sweet. :) Shiner seems a little more dopey than usual sometimes with her hearing loss. It's cute and funny, but she definitely seems more relaxed too. She used to bark at the workers next door from the window a lot when they were being loud, but she hasn't done that in a while now I think. AnnStaubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09386132460741393276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-72307891027330137532015-05-19T13:11:44.660-05:002015-05-19T13:11:44.660-05:00That is really cool! I would have never thought of...That is really cool! I would have never thought of a mirror. AnnStaubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09386132460741393276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-25677253646611165192015-05-19T07:50:26.698-05:002015-05-19T07:50:26.698-05:00I had a similar experience when my dog Agatha lost...I had a similar experience when my dog Agatha lost her hearing. And not only did she want to be closer to me, she kept a closer eye on me when we were separated. It was a big help.<br /><br />The only problem we had was that at 16 years old, her eyesight was nearly as bad as her vision. I would have to jump up and down and wave my arms to help her see me when she got confused and couldn't find me.Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13768027087753712341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-89723411285242332732015-05-19T05:16:14.315-05:002015-05-19T05:16:14.315-05:00So true! Is it considered to be hearing loss if th...So true! Is it considered to be hearing loss if the dog selectively hears things? :) Harley is choosing what to listen to in his old age, but I love him to pieces anyway. Shiner you are such a beautiful girl, I think its great that this only brings you and Mom closer to one another. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05471992091758158829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-1981001025540876132015-05-18T20:40:58.837-05:002015-05-18T20:40:58.837-05:00Aww, such a sweet article! And so true - it's ...Aww, such a sweet article! And so true - it's what my mom always commented about when her dog (my "growing up dog"!) lost his hearing. He was a very tough little terrier, king of the neighborhood, but when he lost his hearing he relaxed so much and no longer told off the dogs he didn't like. She felt he was much happier in many ways.Jen deHaan https://www.blogger.com/profile/09779747351354800176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-91453017065664291752015-05-18T18:35:57.510-05:002015-05-18T18:35:57.510-05:00Well, it's nice to know that not being able to...Well, it's nice to know that not being able to hear isn't a disadvantage. We're glad Shiner seems to be coping well with it.The Island Catshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12916103855538422451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-4593061325688133652015-05-18T18:23:17.582-05:002015-05-18T18:23:17.582-05:00Yes my dearly departed dog enjoyed not being able ...Yes my dearly departed dog enjoyed not being able to hear fireworks. I remember taking him to a parade as an old dog and realizing that he was having a lot more fun than he used to have because he couldn't be upset by the sounds of the hustle and bustle. <br />I was going to add that my dog figured out how to use a full length mirror that we had on the wall opposite our bed. We had the TV on the same wall. Throck could watch TV with us, but he could also keep tabs on us through the mirror. We could hand signal from behind him, and he would respond. Alxandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12053913350203319364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-25700239528071077302015-05-18T14:24:02.744-05:002015-05-18T14:24:02.744-05:00This was interesting. And nice to take some positi...This was interesting. And nice to take some positive views on something as fragile as old age.<br />ღ husky hugz ღ frum our pack at <i><b><a href="http://ownedbyahusky.blogspot.ca" rel="nofollow">Love is being owned by a husky!</a></b></i>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17754769598598752012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-25649996215536585232015-05-18T12:07:12.230-05:002015-05-18T12:07:12.230-05:00I'm not sure about the testing, but I know how...I'm not sure about the testing, but I know how our vet used to check for hearing loss and recommend owners check for at home. When your dog is sleeping (or you can sneak up behind when they are awake) go behind them and clap your hands really loud or make some sort of loud noise. If they hear it, they should react to it. If not, they may be losing their hearing. AnnStaubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09386132460741393276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-10067638445634776432015-05-18T12:04:59.785-05:002015-05-18T12:04:59.785-05:00A log is a perfect description for it! BOL! I agre...A log is a perfect description for it! BOL! I agree that I'd rather her lose hearing than sight. Her sight still seems fine to me. AnnStaubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09386132460741393276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-48418614961554432432015-05-18T12:03:35.866-05:002015-05-18T12:03:35.866-05:00Ha! She definitely has always had selective listen...Ha! She definitely has always had selective listening, and still does. I practically have to wrestle her to get her to move off the couch or bed. When I taught her her tricks years ago, I think it was just a habit to use my hands with the commands so it kind of happened unintentionally. It's nice though that she can recognize the signals today. :)AnnStaubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09386132460741393276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-4206701266739296922015-05-18T11:31:43.688-05:002015-05-18T11:31:43.688-05:00Yep, that was a great list. When the dogs that we...Yep, that was a great list. When the dogs that were hear lost their hearing they also enjoyed NOT hearing the fireworks.Brian's Home Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809631273441407139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-58521951965866587462015-05-18T08:58:45.368-05:002015-05-18T08:58:45.368-05:00This was a very interesting post Ann. I never thou...This was a very interesting post Ann. I never thought about hearing loss. I'm wondering now if this is a standard test for senior dogs, or do you have to request it. Good for you teaching Shiner hand commands. When Harley ignores me, I know it's not from lack hearing, she's just tired of hearing me!Groovy Goldendoodleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07793621224268527405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-91310217365308589902015-05-18T08:12:04.478-05:002015-05-18T08:12:04.478-05:00Our Katie has lost some hearing and no longer fear...Our Katie has lost some hearing and no longer fears thunderstorms, and sleeps like a log! She still barks because Bailie and I bark and howl so loudly it wakes her up and she joins in. We would rather she lose hearing than sight.My GBGV Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00281486885814998377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-36123885474337170492015-05-18T07:09:44.219-05:002015-05-18T07:09:44.219-05:00Poor Shiner, are you sure it's not selective h...Poor Shiner, are you sure it's not selective hearing? Titan has that! LOL Like you, I've taught Titan the majority of his commands with hands and speech, but hands alone will get the job done. Never too early to prepare for our senior babies. Please give kisses to Shiner for me. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com