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How to train a blind dog?

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To use touch in training sessions, you can do things like using the leash to steer your dog in the direction that you want him to go or applying gentle pressure to his body to get him to complete a command. read more

To help your blind dog navigate his surroundings, keep the furniture in its place. Blind dogs will memorize their environments from the layout of furniture, to doors, walls, steps, and appliances. Moving the furniture will confuse your dog and make it harder for him to navigate the house. read more

Dogs that are blind probably have a better sense of smell and hearing than a sighted dog. So I am guessing that blind dogs would take to clicker training even faster than a sighted dog, not to mention there will be less distractions during the training process. read more

Tips For Training Success Here are some things to keep in mind when training your blind dog: Keep your verbal cues simple. Use single word cues such as sit, down, lay, etc. Keep your cues consistent. Dogs who can see our faces or body language rely heavily on what they see when learning verbal cues. read more

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