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31/03/2025

The Power of Perspective

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard, “Oh, that’s so sad,” when people first learn that my dogs, Vinny and Delight, are both blind and deaf. They see their differences and immediately assume a life of struggle. But here’s the truth: my dogs don’t feel sorry for themselves, and I don’t feel sorry for them either.

Vinny doesn’t need to see the world to experience it. He maps out his surroundings, navigates with confidence, and greets life with the same enthusiasm as any other dog. Delight may not hear my voice, but she feels my presence—through vibrations, touch, and the bond we share. They live fully, love deeply, and teach me something new every day.

So why do we, as humans, so often equate different with less? What if, instead of assuming limitations, we saw possibilities? Instead of pity, we offered celebration?

I wrote a blog post about this very topic—about how the words we choose can change how we see others and how they see themselves. I’d love for you to read it, reflect on it, and share your thoughts. Have you ever caught yourself making an assumption based on someone’s differences? How did you shift your perspective?

✨ Read the blog here: https://www.yourinnerdog.com/post/are-blind-and-deaf-dogs-less-here-s-why-that-couldn-t-be-further-from-the-truth

And if you love dogs like Vinny and Delight—or want to learn more about living and working with blind and/or deaf dogs—come join my free Facebook community. It’s a welcoming space for anyone who believes that different is not less. 💙

➡️https://www.facebook.com/groups/175308662060117/

31/03/2025

I recently took part in a zoom talk in the Dog Dilemmas Facebook group (if you’re on FB and interested in kind and ethical training and living with dogs come and join us, it’s a lovely positive group and a safe space to ask questions and talk dog!) on the topic of supporting your reactive dog. A...

22/03/2025

These photos are from the same dog. Before and after having the hair trimmed from the bottom of his paws.

In the photo on the left, you can see how long the hair had grown, and how much of the paw pads were covered by the hair. When a dog can’t get good traction on smooth floors, they can slip or have a harder time standing up when they’ve been lying down.

Unfortunately, many of our homes and other places that we take dogs have these smooth and slick floors. Slipping on floors can cause a dog to scramble to keep their footing and this can lead to injuries. It can also lead to dogs having anxiety or avoiding walking on certain surfaces altogether.

Dogs that are losing their vision use the pads of their feet to receive information about different surfaces and terrain. This helps them to navigate safely and know where they are going.

Using a small electric hair clipper can be a quick and easy way to keep your dog’s paw pads hair free. Introduce this to your dog gradually and in a way that encourages their cooperation. Use lots of tasty treats to help your dog learn that the clipper is safe and leads to good things.

If you need any help in teaching your dog to accept paw hair trimming, I’m happy to help. Simply comment below or send me a private message and we can get started.

20/02/2025

One dog food expert shares 4 homemade low-fat dog food recipes for you to try! Plus 5 owners describe their special-needs dogs' diets.

20/02/2025