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Welcome to the site!

My girl puppy is named Bailey as well. I don't show her, but I just think she looked cuter with tipped ears. I use Japanese tape. They fall out every few weeks and I retape them. Bailey does hate when I put the tape in and runs away. However, once they're on, she doesn't even notice them.

If you leave his ears alone, then they will decided if they're going to be up or tipped by one years old. It is possible for one to stay tipped and one to stay straight.
 
RetiredProf said:
Hello, and welcome!

Can't give a lot of advice, but I can tell you I had a deaf cat years ago, and you would never know. His other senses were so acute, especially eyesight, that it just became a non-issue. He was very tactile as well.

I also had a blue Dobie a few years back who was blind in one eye from birth. You would never guess from looking at her--absolutely gorgeous girl. She, too, just adjusted.

I, myself, am just about totally deaf (happened out of the blue, very suddenly) and have also learned to compensate. It's amazing what God's creatures can do to step up to the plate.

As for Sheltie ear gluing, I let my Gus' go and they're now prick at 9 months. After spending a full year trying to get my late Dobie's ears to stand up, there was no way I was going to deal with ears again. Don't even ask for those details! To this day, I get embarrassed every time I see the cashier at Walgreen's. :lol:
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God created humans and animals to be very resilient. They are tougher than us by FAR!
 
It's really personal choice if your pup is not for show.

Both of mine don't show, but I prefer the tipped ear, and tried my best to make it so.

Sometimes, it just does not work. Bacca's ears are very thin, and just fall right over, like a hound. I glued until he was about 7 months, but finally had to stop because in my zealous desire for tipped ears, I over-glued, and ended up having to cut most of the fur on his ears, and then there was nothing left to glue!

If I ever got another pup, I would certainly try again!
 
Thanks for the info on the ears, I'll like them which ever way they end up. He's a great companion, that's all I wanted in a dog.
His deafness isn't really an issue.
I'm trying to figure this site out so please bear with me. I hope you can see his picture. He's not your average sheltie but he's beautiful to me.
 
BarbV said:
It's really personal choice if your pup is not for show.

Both of mine don't show, but I prefer the tipped ear, and tried my best to make it so.

Sometimes, it just does not work. Bacca's ears are very thin, and just fall right over, like a hound. I glued until he was about 7 months, but finally had to stop because in my zealous desire for tipped ears, I over-glued, and ended up having to cut most of the fur on his ears, and then there was nothing left to glue!

If I ever got another pup, I would certainly try again!
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Yeah Megan's ears are thick so I just gave up on it. Plus glue removal is a huge pain and VERY messy..
 
Thanks for the welcome. I didn't know anything about Shelties until I adopted Bailey. I hope to learn more. I'm surprised at the breed, he's so smart and attentive.
Since he's a double merle, his ears aren't an issue. I was beginning to worry about his coat but in the past few of weeks it's grown a couple inches, especially in the mane area.
 
Hello and welcome! He is gorgeous!!! I am sure his fur will grow in - it takes some time with some shelties.
 
x2merle said:
Hi, I'm a 1st time owner of a wonderful boy, Bailey. He's been almost perfect so far. He's learning hand signals, he's deaf, but I could use any helpful tips on training him.
Just curious, when do the ears decide what they're going to do? One's up, the other down...never the same ear.
Thanks
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If I can find a site I bookmarked back some time ago,I will pass it along to you.As back now 2 years ago,we took in a deaf Aussie/Chow.Her name was Danni. Just recently passed over to Rainbow Bridge. She was bitten by a snake.Just a devastating blow to her owners.

Have you tried googling "hand signals for deaf dogs"? It really was amazing with Danni,she did very well,but we had our own lab,Earnhardt,and another foster at the time,so Danni would pretty much follow thier lead. A very sweet and affectionate little gal.

We currently have a blind himalayen,she was born with no eyes.She is here in her forever home.They adjust very well considering thier disabilites.
Looking forward to hearing about your Bailey,and seeing some pictures.

Welcome!!
 
x2merle said:
Thanks for the welcome. I didn't know anything about Shelties until I adopted Bailey. I hope to learn more. I'm surprised at the breed, he's so smart and attentive.
Since he's a double merle, his ears aren't an issue. I was beginning to worry about his coat but in the past few of weeks it's grown a couple inches, especially in the mane area.
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Welcome to the forums!

OH yes, you will be amazed if this is your first Sheltie.. as I was with Toffee. All other dog breeds I have had, even my beloved German Shepherds, pale just even a little bit in comparison, hahaha. I never had such a quick learner, with a little bit of saucy to keep me in stitches laughing, but they just are never mean, but often silly :) He gets it from me :rolleyes2:

The ears, I have given up on, he most definitely is not a showdog, lol, and he has funky ears that give him character (one tipped, the other straight) lol

As to the fur, oh he must be going through what we call the coyote stage, lol... Seemed forever before Toffee got a bit of a long coat going ;) Still not a very full coat, but I love it, he's just right for me :) I am sure your Bailey is just right for you, and I can't wait to see photos!!! lol, I am taking a number :yes:
 
Welcome to the forum. :smile2: Bailey sounds like a great dog.

With deaf dogs ,the key to training is to teach attention. Shelties usually have great natural attention on their owners so when ever he is looking at you smile, make body language that relays happiness, if he is close offer a treat. Pretty soon he'll be looking at you all the time and thats half the battle. Then it is like training other dogs but using hand signals. Other ways to get attention are stomping your foot to create a vibration or using a small flashlight as a signal for attention.
 
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