The first thing before you take your new blind and deaf dog home is to have a safe place to put him or her. The most important thing is this dog's safety. That is the most important thing! If this dog gets lost he or she will not make it on their own! These dogs cannot hear cars, predators and they cannot see cars or predators. They will not make it as with a dog that can see and hear has a better chance of finding safety. So, please remember safety comes first! Secondly, before you get to training, is to spend time with your new blind and deaf dog and form a bond. You should always have a bond with your dog, but is espeically important with blind and deaf dogs as you are what keeps them safe! With Youwho, it took awhile for him to trust me and know that I am there for him. He pretty much has to rely on me to not get hurt. I am his eyes and ears, so I must make sure he is safe and he knows that too. So, forming a bond is very important to make this dog happy and safe. Like I said earlier, it took awhile for Youwho to trust me and settle down. So, please have patience! Also, if the dog does not have a connection with you, why would he or she want to please you and do what you "say"? You need to give lots and lots of praise and treats to form this bond. Those are the first steps to having a blind and deaf dog that is happy and safe.