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Originally Posted by dave lukins
Start by talking to her and when you give commands, put your finger on your lips and keep tapping them, making sure he is looking at your face. Point to what you want him to do..come here, go there, fetch etc. do this with a higher pitched voice than normal. Sadly deafness is inherent in big dog breeds but at his age he's done really well  |
So is this kind of a lip reading technique? Both respond to hand signals well, but the only problem is getting her attention when she is looking away. Outdoors I have to command loudly(and higher pitched) as you suggested. The neighbors probably think I'm a raving lunatic. I thought of maybe a radio control collar that vibrates could help here. That way if it buzzes her she would look at me for a hand signal. I'm definitely open to suggestion, Thanks Dave.