Visual Patterns Matter More Than Perfect Signals with Deaf Dogs

Visual Patterns Matter More Than Perfect Signals with Deaf Dogs

A lot of people overthink hand signals when training a deaf dog—but it’s not about precision, it’s about patterns.

In real-life situations, we’re building associations, not just rehearsing tricks. That sweeping “come” gesture might not look exactly the same every time, but the context and pattern stay consistent—and that’s what helps the dog truly understand and respond.

It’s less about perfect hand commands and more about teaching what certain movements mean in different moments. That way, your dog learns to stay with you, even in the real world.

You can check out the rest of this session by watching”Balancing Freedom and Focus: Off Leash Training an Extremely Reactive Dog”, on our YouTube channel!

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