Foreword 
Introduction
1 Deafness: a death sentence? 
 How to find a reputable breeder 
 Neutering/spaying 
 Ethical dog breeding – interview with
 Daniela Gottman 
 Stages of development
 Interview with vet Alexander Heere 
 DIY test 
 The canine ear 
 Interview with Dr Matthias Bruehl 
2 Living with a deaf dog 
 When your deaf dog comes to live with you 
 Things to consider as the owner of a deaf dog 
 Tools to help you 
 Communication is everything – even without hearing
 Are deaf dogs dumb? 
 Separation anxiety 
 Deaf dogs and children 
3 Training 
 Talk to the hand – commands using hand signals 
 Hello! I’m talking to you! 
 Praise 
 I’m so glad to see you! 
 Come here! 
 Sit! 
 Down!
 Heel! 
 Stay! 
 No! 
 Bed! 
 Clicker training 
 Let sleeping dogs lie ...? 
4 Out and about with your deaf dog 
 In traffic 
 On the bus and train 
5 The prey instinct 
6 Oh, the poor dog! 
 Dealing with prejudice
7 Fun and games 
 Activities 
 Game ideas for the deaf dog 
 Games for clever dogs 
8 Case histories 
 Chilly 
 Luna 
 Kyra 
Appendices
 1 Further reading and websites 
 2 Veterinary practices with audiometric equipment 
Index