Deaf Dog Hand Signals

These signs are not special or official. They are not from a book of signs. They are simply ones made up to use with my deaf dog Berkeley. It is only a very small sample. You can add to them and adapt them in whatever way you like. The main thing to bear in mind is that whatever signs you choose you must be consistent. Make a note of the signs you intend to use and maybe draw or photograph them. Put them on the fridge door or somewhere easy to view and stick to those signs.

For more information about living with and training a deaf dog please see Deaf Dogs.

To get their attention	Lie down	Come here
Stay	Go in the garden / do a wee	Walkies
I'm going out (without you)	Lets play / Get your toy	Drop
Down	Bring it to me	Eat / Dinner time
No / Stop it	Someone is at the door	Sit
Quiet / Calm down	All done / Finished

By Jenny Prevel

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