Help!

[bigpaws]

As many of you know i got my puppy on the 27th the problem is I think he is deaf. My oh just thinks he is being stubborn.

I've tried all sorts of things when he is not looking or when he is asleep.
Such as calling him, rattling keys, squeaky toys, banging pans together, clapping my hands and clicking my fingers.

Any suggestions are VERY welcome.

[Tedsmum]

Well you need to get him examined by a vet for start to see if it really is a problem.
There are a couple of explanations, ear infections or very bad wax build up can reduce hearing as well as hereditory conditions.
It is more common in white or mainly white dogs but I see your pup is black and tan.
If it is confirmed that he is deaf then do not despair. There are some amazing ways of still communicating with your dog and if you start young, you will be able to do pretty much anything once he has learnt how to understand you.
But don't panic, go get him checked out and deal with the problem only once you know what the situation is. x

[Stuart]

I also think the vet would be able to confirm or not

If he is deaf it will be no hindrence at all he will soon learn to obey your hand signal,.. but if you are not sure, I bet there is a site somewhere that will help you out,... it wouldnt phase me at all to have a deaf dog

[wildmoor]

Congenital Deafness is not common in the GSD and it is not linked to colour in the GSD, even though it tends to be in other breeds - if you are concerned request a Baer hearing test for the pup

[LOVEGSD]

I could only echo what the others have said, if in doubt just get him checked...xx

[Caryll]

Originally Posted by wildmoor

if you are concerned request a Baer hearing test for the pup

The only problem with that is that very few vets have the equipment.

[wildmoor]

I am not sure where the O/P lives
ANIMAL HEALTH TRUST: Centre For Small Animal Studies, Lanwades Park, Kentford, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7UU
Telephone (01638) 552700) Fax (01638) 555600
Clinics Tuesdays and Thrusdays - however the Animal Health Trust prides itself on being flexible and will try to accomodate those wishing to have BAER tests at other times.

Hythe, Southampton
The Hearing Assessment Clinic has been transferred to Kate McMorris. Kate is a veterinary surgeon based at Seadown Veterinary Group in Hythe near Southampton. Her address is
Seadown Veterinary Group, Frost Lane, Hythe, Southampton, Hants. SO4 6NG Tel: 02380842237

REFERRAL CENTRE, WOKING:
Miss S. Fitzmaurice BVSc., MRCVS, DipACVIM(neurology), DipECVM
American & European Specialist in Veterinary Neurology
For details and appointments ring: 01483 729194
VALE VETS, ANIMAL HOSP., STINCHCOMBE, nr DURSLEY, GLOS. Tel. for appts 01453 542 092, Vet. nurse in charge will give you details. The Vet will be Miss S. Fitzmaurice BVSc., MRCVS, DipACVIM(neurology), DipECVM They hope to be testing there once a month

CRANMORE VETERINARY REFERRALS:
Cranmore Veterinary Centre,
140 Chester Road, Childer Thornton, S. Wirral, Ch66 1QN, Tel:01244 853823
Appointments for testing at almost any time. Judith Skerritt
CHURCH FARM VETERINARY CLINIC:
Neston Road, Willaston S. Wiral CH64 2TL
Clinics held in KENT as required.
G.C.Skerritt, BVSc, DipECVN, FRCVS, RCVS & European Specialist in Veterinary Neurology
For details and appointments contact:01244 853823
Charges for BAER test are £20.00 +VAT. Sedation is used only when strictly necessary in adult dogs and is charged in addition (price depends on bodyweight). Clip electrodes or needle electrodes available

University of Glasgow Faculty of Veterinary Medicine :
BAER hearing tests are no longer being carried out at Edinburgh. However there is a new facility is available in Glasgow at:The Small Animal Hospital, Bearsden Road, Bearsden, Glasgow, G61 1QH Tel: 0141 330 5848 - Dr Jim Anderson

Chester Gates Referral Hospital (Dr Geoff Skerritt or Mrs Judith Skerritt)
Unit F
Telford Court
Chester Gates
Chester CH1 6LT
Tel: 01244 853823 email: skerrvet@aol.com

Scarsdale Group (DERBY)
Pride Veterinary Centre
Riverside Road
Pride Park
Derby
DE24 8HX
Tel: 01332 678333 (Liz Moore)

Mr Paul Harris
Riverslea
Mill Lane
Boroughbridge
N Yorks YO51 9LH
Tel: 07810 360704
(Offers a mobile service in individuals' homes)

Manchester
Animal Medical Centre Referral Centre (Mr Pip Boydell)
511 Wilbraham Road
Chorlton
Manchester M21 0UB
Tel: 0161 8813329

The Vets
27 Burnley Lane
Chadderton Way
Oldham
OL9 0BT
Tel: 0161 633 5050

[lauraburns]

Originally Posted by wildmoor

I am not sure where the O/P lives

Sheffield Pam

[wildmoor]

Originally Posted by lauraburns

Sheffield Pam

The Oldham or Manchester ones are probably closest then

[bigpaws]

A quick update, he has been to the vets today. The vet doesn't think he has an ear infection. His ears are not hot, there is no wax or dirt but he does agree there is a problem. Thank you Pam, the closest one is Derby. Transport for that sort of distance could be an issue but not impossible.