Caring For A Blind Dog – Why Voice Tone Is Important

Do you know that a a blind dog reacts more to your tone of voice during training than any other training method?

Sighted canines also respond to body language however it is the tone of voice that really makes the difference.

This actually explains a lot, especially when you consider that your dog might not respond when your voice becomes high and pitchy!

but, if you are living with a blind dog then you need to pay more attention to your tone of voice than you would with a dog that is sighted. Why? Because your tone of voice is everything!

When living with a blind dog, you will soon discover that your dog responds to your tone of voice even more so. Your dog will determine whether he has been good, whether he has been bad or whether he should be on alert from the tone of your voice.

So, if you will be caring for a blind dog then you may need to work on modulating your tone of voice and be more conscious of how you use your voice.

Your voice alone can convey quite a bit of emotion to your dog.

But your voice can also send a confusing message if you are feeling uptight or annoyed, since your dog can’t look at you to see if you’re OK.

Whether you have adopted an older dog from the pound or have bought a new puppy, it is important that you train your dog right from the beginning to ensure that he or she picks up the rules of your house very quickly and easily.

It also instills in your dog a sense of how to behave in any situation, which can help to keep you, your kids and your dog safe. However, if you are living with a blind dog there’s a possibility that you’ve neglected to start the training process.

Caring for a blind dog has an interesting effect on owners; owners seem to think that they do not have to treat their blind dog the same as they would a “normal” or sighted dog. (this is most prevalent when it comes to training your blind dog)

If you are living with a blind dog, then it is critical to start the training process as soon as possible because it will help to establish boundaries as well as a proper routine.

Blind dogs are often more easily trained than “normal dogs” because they rely on their other senses and seem to know that learning can make their lives easier.

You should use commands, tone of voice and even stomping a foot to get your dog’s attention while showing them what to do.

By doing this, there’s no reason why training and living with a blind dog should be any more difficult than with any other dog.
Brandon James is a writer for http://www.BlindDogInfo.com

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