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yea course it can! Take it to the vet! 
haha, i think my sisters dog has selective hearing sometimes. If i take it out for a walk I wont take it off the lead because I KNOW he wont come back!!!
Her old dog was actually deaf though, and eventually blind too, then it died.
haha, i think my sisters dog has selective hearing sometimes. If i take it out for a walk I wont take it off the lead because I KNOW he wont come back!!!
Her old dog was actually deaf though, and eventually blind too, then it died.
Edited by *Raz* on Thursday 26th February 12:38
Yes, it's not always easy. If you can stand close behind him without him knowing you are there and clap several times very loudly (but not too close to his head otherwise he detect air movement) that may work.
I think there are tests available but they are not readily availble. It may be worth a vet check. Dogs can lose hearing just due to having waxy/ blocked ears and they may be able to do some basic tests aswell.
Does your dog respond to e.g. doorbell, sudden noises on the TV etc does he respond to the food cupboard being opened. These sorts of things may be able to tell you that your dog can hear when he wants but not when you want him to
I think there are tests available but they are not readily availble. It may be worth a vet check. Dogs can lose hearing just due to having waxy/ blocked ears and they may be able to do some basic tests aswell.
Does your dog respond to e.g. doorbell, sudden noises on the TV etc does he respond to the food cupboard being opened. These sorts of things may be able to tell you that your dog can hear when he wants but not when you want him to
probably wouldn't be a wise choice 
My dog's turned deaf over the last few months. At the beginning we though she was just ignoring us, but the fact that she doesn't come running when she hears her food bowl being put down suggests it's not a case of 'selective deafness'. Within a few weeks, she managed to pick up hand signals and now looks at us for commands. You'll be amazed how they adapt!
Holy thread resurrection batman!
Anyhow, our Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has gone deaf. He is only six but I thought he was either a)thick or b) being an awkward ****er. but no
The vet has told us that his eardrums have 'thickened up' and therefore has loss of hearing.
Has anyone tried a vibrate collar (NOT electric shock I hasten to add) to try and grab their attention.
Anyhow, our Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has gone deaf. He is only six but I thought he was either a)thick or b) being an awkward ****er. but no
The vet has told us that his eardrums have 'thickened up' and therefore has loss of hearing.
Has anyone tried a vibrate collar (NOT electric shock I hasten to add) to try and grab their attention.
Morningside said:
Holy thread resurrection batman!
Anyhow, our Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has gone deaf. He is only six but I thought he was either a)thick or b) being an awkward ****er. but no
The vet has told us that his eardrums have 'thickened up' and therefore has loss of hearing.
Has anyone tried a vibrate collar (NOT electric shock I hasten to add) to try and grab their attention.
Mine too!! I didn't realise how much she was taking cues from Amber, who died in June, until the past couple of months - she seems completely deaf actually!! I always thought she was just being a thick stubborn Cav Anyhow, our Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has gone deaf. He is only six but I thought he was either a)thick or b) being an awkward ****er. but no
The vet has told us that his eardrums have 'thickened up' and therefore has loss of hearing.
Has anyone tried a vibrate collar (NOT electric shock I hasten to add) to try and grab their attention.
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