I adopted a blind and deaf, 1 year old, Staffordshire/Heeler mix that I named Youwho. He was found as a stray and brought to the local shelter where I volunteer at and where most of the dogs listed on the website are from. I just fell in love with his sweet disposition. I had to take him home. I was suppose to foster him, but I could not give him up. You can learn more about Mr. Youwho's story, here.

Now, I did not know a lot about how to train a blind and deaf dog so I went online and began searching for information. However, most of the sites I found were about deaf dogs or blind dogs, but not about dogs with both disabilities. Within the first months of having him, I came up with my own routine and training techniques. I thought I'd share it with the current owners of blind and deaf dogs and potential blind and deaf dog owners. As well as show that a blind and deaf dog can live a happy life.

I have had Youwho two years now. He has become quite a celebrity and has shown many people that blind and deaf dogs can be wonderful pets. Youwho has inspired others to adopt a special needs dog and he has helped owners of blind and deaf dogs. Youwho has definitely enriched my life and I would like to think he has helped a lot of other blind and deaf dog owners out there....

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