![]() ![]() ![]() Training a deaf dog isn’t a new thing at the Sanctuary. “This was the perfect opportunity to bring ASL to him.” “I love to bridge communication gaps,” she says. She saw, too, that the dog is incredibly smart and that he wanted to learn.Īmie saw an opportunity to help Ludwig. She could see that Ludwig sometimes felt frustrated trying to understand the world around him. Although Ludwig was happy at the Sanctuary, things got even better the day he met Dogtown caregiver Amie Farquhar.īecause both of Amie’s parents are deaf, the first language she learned as a child was ASL. Introductions had to be done slowly, and making friends was a long process. Even after arriving at the Sanctuary, it was difficult for him to meet new people. Ludwig came to Best Friends through local animal control after losing his home when his intense “stranger danger” caused him to bite someone. That’s because he’s been given an extraordinary tool that’s making his life much easier and far more fun: American Sign Language (ASL). He can relax, cuddle with his trusted caregivers, successfully meet new staff members and curl up next to that big, soft unicorn. In the meantime, things just keep getting better and better for him here at Dogtown. Ludwig is one of those dogs who needs a little more time before he’ll be ready to move on to his next home. ![]() That’s led to frustration and a lack of confidence, both of which make his other obstacles more challenging.įor many dogs, Best Friends is a brief stop between homes (or in between a shelter and a home). Since he is deaf, he hasn’t always been able to understand and respond appropriately to people or the world around him. Deaf dog had an uphill climbīefore coming to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, Ludwig had an uphill climb. It’s a telling scene, because eight-year-old Ludwig’s life has more peaceful moments than ever before. When he’s curled up with his favorite toy - a giant pink stuffed unicorn - he couldn’t look any sweeter or more peaceful. With his adorable freckled, pink nose, one striking blue eye and one dazzling gold eye, Ludwig has a face that’s easy to love. ![]()
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