Queen Bitch Posted February 2, 2005 Posted February 2, 2005 A friend of mine on another forum is rescueing two blind Pug pups. I'm going to give him the usual advice for sibling pups, but does anybody have tips for the blind aspect? I was thinking that maybe hecould scent his furniture or something so they know where stuff is or something. Quote
imported_Kat Posted February 2, 2005 Posted February 2, 2005 Tell them to keep the furniture in the same place and not to do any drastic rearranging. Squeaky toys or toys with noise are also very good for playtime. Using different textures is also a good idea. i.e. use a different textured rug beside the door so that the puppy knows this is where he should go out. For socialisation, blind dogs tend to spook a lot easier upon feeling a pat, so the person should use their voice a lot before approaching the puppy and to allow the pup to scent their hand then stroke the pup before picking him up. This is all I can remember from what we would tell people at the surgery with a blind dog, but if I think of anything more, I'll add it. :wink: Quote
imported_Kat Posted February 2, 2005 Posted February 2, 2005 Wow what an invention! I've never heard of the angel vest before but it really is a super invention from what I've read and has got to be of benefit to blind dogs. Thanks for enlightening me DO :D Quote
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