ASL Dog Training

09/04/2025

I’m checking to see if any rescues, shelters, or fosters would have interest in a free basic training class for deaf dogs via Zoom?

I can no longer continue doing individual free sessions, but could hold this class once every 3-6 months. The class would be sometime next month. Please comment below if you would have any interest in attending.

06/04/2025

I’ve been providing free training for rescues and fosters for 12 years. I have given away more hours of free training those 12 years than I have made with paid clients. All things come to an end, and it’s time for a change.

I will no longer be offering free training sessions to anyone. Including rescues and fosters going forward.

I will still be working with my current clients, and will actually have the time to get clients off my wait list, and take on new clients with this change.

Thank you all for understanding!

06/04/2025

SC. Only 9 months old. Good with children and dogs. Needs out by tomorrow. Rescue only.

Greenville SC - NEEDS OUT BY MONDAY 4/7 🚨 Please can you help?

*****Deaf Dogs Rock is offering a $250.00 rescue sponsorship to a reputable FOSTER based 501c3 rescue (screened and approved by the Greenville Shelter Staff) to pull Angel, get her into a safe and loving foster home, evaluate her, get her spayed and match her with a loving forever home.

🚩 She is rescue ONLY- Release of Liability, she is very mouthy, and has left bruises and scratches on her foster family. needs rescue by April 7th- $100 gift card to the rescue that takes.
🚨 URGENT DOG!! Needs out ASAP!🚨
🐾 Greenville County Animal Care
📍 Greenville, SC
📧 [email protected]
📱 rescue: 864-467-3952
*For rescue groups only!*
Angel 111125 - female, 9m/35lbs, HW negative
Intake date: 02/20/2025, public stray
*suspected to be deaf/hearing impaired*
Highly Dog Social ✓
Angel is a fantastic companion for people, especially children—she’s been around toddlers and does great with them! She’s very affectionate and loves to run, play, and explore. She is also very playful with other dogs and enjoys their company, though her excitement can sometimes be a bit much for them. Despite initial concerns, her foster has noted no signs of food aggression.
She is mostly housetrained but will need consistency to reinforce good habits. She does fantastic in a crate, making her an easier transition into a new home. However, one of her quirks is that she cannot have dog beds—she sees them as her worst enemy!
Angel thrives in a structured routine and will do best in a home that can provide stability and guidance. She is suspected to be deaf or hearing impaired, so training with visual cues may be beneficial.
If you’re looking for a fun, energetic, and loving companion who will bring joy and excitement into your life, Angel might be the perfect match for you!
Fun facts:
• Housetraining: Mostly housetrained
• Crate Training: Does fantastic in the crate
• Food Aggression: None noted
• Dog Interactions: Very playful with the other dog in the home—can be annoying but not aggressive
• Quirks: Cannot have dog beds—they are her worst enemy
• Best Environment: Does amazingly with a very structured routine
Update: her obsessive behaviors could be caused from previously playing with a laser light - we have tested her with a flashlight with no response, but did react wildly to a laser light. We don't know her history so no guarantee but it is a potential, and not generalized to all light forms which is better to manage.
Intake notes: Founder found wandering in Hillandale apartments in Greenville. finder had for a week trying to find owner but no luck. Is not microchipped. stated he took her to vet to get vaccines at Oconee Vet. Does ok with dogs, but is very food aggressive. Was overly excited and barking at the cat. Had to put in kennel to be fed. She is not potty trained. They would take her out, but would still use bathroom in house. Is good with kids and humans. Kids around 2 years old. She is very playful and loves to run. Very active dog. Good dog, but food aggressive.
Behavior notes: 2/20: Very sweet! 2/24: No signs of food aggression directed toward staff (Dr. HO, JS, and TM) during today's evaluation 2/25: called the finder - finder stated that Angel was only aggressive with other dogs around food. We will be making her dog test needed just to cover all our bases, the finder did not seem to want to give details on whether she was overall dog social.
Dog test: Passed dog test, play bows, loose wagging tail, playful behaviors- has some weird behaviors separate from that, the vets are aware, other than that she did pass but will be making her rescue only due to her history and impairments.
Medical: Patient is suspected to be deaf/hearing impaired based on lack of response to auditory stimulation during today's examination. 2/28: patient was reported for digging, barking and staring at rocks in the breezeway kennel. Also reported for defecating while walking.
This is the second time patient has been reported for somewhat obsessive behavior. Patient may have more extensive obsessive behavior components, but difficult to fully say as we do not know patient's history. her behavior may or may not change in the home and could need further work up and management.
Recommend starting patient on composure and trazodone for LOS. Monitor behaviors and adjust treatment plan as needed. More needs more specific behavior medications pending clinical progress and may not know that answer until patient is out of the shelter environment.
Post on GCAC page: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Ae9JnV9SC/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Additional videos:
- https://youtu.be/zlywXldMLk8
- https://youtube.com/shorts/RFe99d-CBX0
Additional post: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHCpherNhyn/...
https://animalsatgcac.notion.site/angel111125?pvs=4
https://new.shelterluv.com/embed/animal/210513351
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31/03/2025

24/03/2025

I’ve been providing free training for rescues and fosters for 12 years. I have given away more hours of free training those 12 years than I have made with paid clients, and I’ve never had an issue with that. For now, I am going to have to suspend all free training sessions for rescues and fosters. It’s unfortunately not feasible when I have my own foster.

I will also not be taking any new paid clients, or be adding to my waitlist until my current foster dog, Heart, finds a home. I will obviously continue working with my current clients. If you are already on the wait list I will continue moving you all up for sessions when another current clients package ends.

Thanks for understanding!

23/03/2025

You’ve probably seen me post Heart a few times. I had been training her free of charge for a rescue. They lost their foster, so I had her transferred to S.A.F.E. Animal Haven She has been in boarding for a little over a month, so I’m trying to foster her.

Here’s what I’ve learned in the past 36 hrs.

She loves being pet, giving kisses, and laying on the couch, and playing ball. She can be crated if you need to go out, and sleeps in her crate overnight.

She does have a lot of energy. Heart is obsessed with being outside. Anytime I worked with her previously she was outside, and then left out there when I left, so I assume it’s just what she’s used to. We’ve been working on getting more comfortable inside, along with 3 walks a day, and lots of outside (long lined for now) time. She’d be perfect for someone with a farm, or a big secure backyard, or someone who does outdoor activities like biking, running, hiking etc.

She and Grits are separated by gates for now, and will be for a bit longer, but overall they’ve either ignored each other or shown interest, but nothing aggressive. She previously lived with a small dog, and child under 10 years old.

She’s looking for a long term foster or adopter in the Charlotte, NC area.

You can message me for more info.

11/02/2025

Heart has had a couple people express interest, but has still not been adopted yet. If you know someone with more reach that can share her I’d appreciate it.

Are you searching for a dog with a lot of heart? Well, we have your girl! Meet Heart! Heart was at a rescue in SC for a year, and kept being overlooked because she is deaf. She has been transferred to S.A.F.E Animal Haven in Matthews, NC to hopefully get more exposure so she can finally get the home she deserves.

Heart is a happy girl who spends her days zooming around the yard or lounging on the couch. She can’t hear the birds in the trees, doorbells or the vacuum because she is deaf but that does not bother her sweet disposition and her ability to be your best friend!

She is 3 years young with impressive athletic skills! She loves tug of war, fetching bouncy balls, and puzzles/nose work games (ie treats hidden in puzzle games, snuffle mats or tossing treats in tall grass to seek). She used to run 5k with a previous family and she will do anything for a treat. If you are searching for a running partner, hiking enthusiast, sports prospect or someone who just wants to have fun chasing the toys in the backyard then Heart is the perfect match.

She knows all of her basic commands in sign language, is crate trained, and loves giving kisses. She is also great in the car. She knows how to settle down for the evening by your side to watch a movie and share your popcorn. She is also vibration collar trained for recalls.

She has played and interacted with big and small dogs and does ok in a controlled environment. She previously lived with a small dog. She loves all people, and lived in a home with a toddler. She has a rough and tumble play style and would do best as an only dog child or with a dog that is submissive.

As her trainer I will continue to support/train/consult with Heart’s foster or foster to adopt or forever family free of charge.

If interested in fostering/fostering to adopt/adopting Heart, please apply here https://www.safeanimalhaven.org/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR22Q1bFR9fJX_C_x78nHWGYUmrZnwB0HqiYrGi7ke5iwGnaXERTNO9PpUE_aem_zrEJ-kxHSouO7Vti8l5BIA

31/01/2025

Goldsboro NC - URGENT - Needs home in the next 24-48 hours - Meet adoptable deaf American Bulldog mix Milo who is a four year old (un-neutered) male who is looking for a loving forever home. He gets along with other dogs (he has littermate syndrome and is not getting along with his siblings but they may have something to do with him not being neutered). Milo does have some resource guarding so he needs to be fed separately. He is 40 pounds of pure joy and love. He knows general sign cues and he is good around older kids. If you are interested in adopting Milo, please email Jason at [email protected] or call 984-379-9345

05/01/2025

Heart’s official bio is up!

If you can’t adopt could everyone do me a huge personal favor, and hit the share button?

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1ABNdCzrQx/?mibextid=WC7FNe

04/01/2025

I’ve been training Heart for awhile. I am absolutely obsessed with this dog. She is an absolute sweetheart. She knows all of her basic commands in sign language, is crate trained, is playful, and loves giving kisses. It breaks my heart that she has been in rescue so long because she is deaf, and has not found the home she deserves.

I was able to get her transferred to SAFE Animal
Haven Rescue, and she is currently being fostered by my long time friend Shannon who runs Carolina Great Pyrenees Rescue. Beth and Shannon both have experience with deaf dogs. I believe they are the absolute best people for Heart. They are going to give her new opportunities to be networked, and to hopefully finally the find perfect home that she is so deserving of.

Beth did not have to help her, and Shannon definitely did not because she runs a Pyrenees rescue. When you lose faith in humanity people like Beth and Shannon remind you that we aren’t a complete lost cause.

If anyone is interested in adopting Heart please reach out to me, or SAFE Animal Haven.