From:
"Joan"
Date: 2007-05-07 08:46:15 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Re: new ferret to our home is deaf idea's for training her to come to us?
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
I cuurently have 3 deaf kids.
They learn quickly to take their cues from watching the hearing kids.
Simple hand motions work for me; the 'come here' beckoning potion, the finger wagging
for "no", etc. Involve treats in the line up, and try not to come up behind the deaf kid
unawares, lest every time he sees motion he'll scurry away from you. You want him to
come to you, so approach from the front whenever possible.
Basically, be consistent in your signals, so he understands just whats expected of him.
-<wendyhairlady@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Everyone,
> >
> > We noticed when Tink didn't respond to the squeeky toy we use to round
> > up our other ferrets for treats that she was deaf (also tried clapping
> > behind her and she didn't react).
> >
> > does anyone have any suggestion on how to train a deaf ferret to come
> > for treats/etc? we have been knocking on the wood floor and when she
> > comes to that we give her a treat. I'm just wondering what others do
> > with there special loved ones!
> >
> > thanks,
> > Wendy
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