Deaf Bostie info?
Today in my local dollar store, the woman at the checkout was talking about her deaf Boston pup, female, obtained at the age of 6 weeks(!!!). She was getting frustrated at the lack of trainability - she didn't know it was deaf when it was given to her by her daughter. Another lady, who deals with dalmations, gave her a web address with deaf-pup info, and I was giving general training advice along with.
Mygod, I feel so sorry for the pup. I don't think this woman has the time or patience to deal with this situation, and I want the dog to have every positive input an opportunity available. I can't take this responsibility on - I live alone, and have gone back to school full-time for a med-lab tech degree (= hours of grueling schoolwork/studying). My guys are in their 10's, and we get along well. I guess what I am looking for is more info to pass onto this lady before said pup winds up at the pound, and my guilt goes into overdrive.
I live in a really small, rural town without a lot of resources. Since this woman is a checkout person at the dollar store, I'm guessing her resources are limited also.
What can I offer her? Thanks in advance, to all you Boston lovers.
Mygod, I feel so sorry for the pup. I don't think this woman has the time or patience to deal with this situation, and I want the dog to have every positive input an opportunity available. I can't take this responsibility on - I live alone, and have gone back to school full-time for a med-lab tech degree (= hours of grueling schoolwork/studying). My guys are in their 10's, and we get along well. I guess what I am looking for is more info to pass onto this lady before said pup winds up at the pound, and my guilt goes into overdrive.
I live in a really small, rural town without a lot of resources. Since this woman is a checkout person at the dollar store, I'm guessing her resources are limited also.
What can I offer her? Thanks in advance, to all you Boston lovers.