tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7469835689360801078.post142165679175639346..comments2023-07-26T09:09:29.649-04:00Comments on acd6pack: How the pack functionsacd6packhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05377057535245112797noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7469835689360801078.post-68336070971083296312013-03-23T00:28:39.793-04:002013-03-23T00:28:39.793-04:00I love reading up on your pack! They truly intrigu...I love reading up on your pack! They truly intrigue me. You really need a 24 hour live pup cam that I can watch. Haha...okay not quite, the blog will suffice. :)Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02650445910092342851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7469835689360801078.post-56734017371331586792013-03-13T16:30:23.806-04:002013-03-13T16:30:23.806-04:00Thanks for your kind words! The thing to remember...Thanks for your kind words! The thing to remember is that I didn't start with seven, they just came long over the years so it was (somewhat!) easy to get used to having a pack. <br /><br />The extra long long leads are great, aren't they? Peace of mind and freedom at the same time.acd6packhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05377057535245112797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7469835689360801078.post-79857684213664143042013-03-13T16:27:25.737-04:002013-03-13T16:27:25.737-04:00Thanks!!Thanks!!acd6packhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05377057535245112797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7469835689360801078.post-91520992939630577162013-03-13T14:44:18.939-04:002013-03-13T14:44:18.939-04:00Bless you, I can't imagine handling more than ...Bless you, I can't imagine handling more than the two I have! There is special place in heaven for people such as you!<br /><br />BTW, I also use a 15 foot leash on Delilah as she doesn't always return when I call her. I think they're wonderful, it gives the guys a little freedom but keeps them from being underfoot.LetterstoAndrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13670264470223548503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7469835689360801078.post-6007573971422886962013-03-13T06:44:25.424-04:002013-03-13T06:44:25.424-04:00i think we do well together, still keeping the &qu...i think we do well together, still keeping the "fun" in dysfunctional. acd6packhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05377057535245112797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7469835689360801078.post-3108013099039527792013-03-13T06:43:52.971-04:002013-03-13T06:43:52.971-04:00It IS wonderful having the pack! For the most par...It IS wonderful having the pack! For the most part, I let them figure things out on their own even though it is very tempting to interfere. As long as nobody is in danger of getting physically hurt, they can work it out. Yes, I am sure that there has been some hurt feelings along the way.acd6packhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05377057535245112797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7469835689360801078.post-23740244880711057442013-03-12T22:21:50.604-04:002013-03-12T22:21:50.604-04:00Hey! We've nominated you and the pack for two ...Hey! We've nominated you and the pack for two awards. Come check it out on our blog @usoncloud9.blogspot.com :)Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01420731263559406889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7469835689360801078.post-26543874011839034222013-03-11T11:52:41.452-04:002013-03-11T11:52:41.452-04:00Love this Q&A! It's interesting how the p...Love this Q&A! It's interesting how the pack has evolved and obviously all of you function very well together. :)Blueberry's humanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09939332241280524991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7469835689360801078.post-44004298237851785112013-03-11T10:19:36.328-04:002013-03-11T10:19:36.328-04:00Wow, I love reading of how you make it all work, e...Wow, I love reading of how you make it all work, esp. the special needs dogs. It sounds like pure heaven to me, living with 7 ACDs! <br /><br />That is interesting to hear about how the relationships have evolved...it sounds like even Azule and Breeze, with their physical differences, learned to pick up cues. That's good news for those of us with dogs who are obtuse in this manner...though mine doesn't have the excuse of blindness or deafness!Kirsten (peacefuldog)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17157607807509631485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7469835689360801078.post-35131827451097232472013-03-10T13:42:31.598-04:002013-03-10T13:42:31.598-04:00Brook and Ray must be related. That whine thing su...Brook and Ray must be related. That whine thing sure sounds familiar.Ray the Blind Doghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06736385808454815957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7469835689360801078.post-70221505299439530422013-03-10T07:06:47.282-04:002013-03-10T07:06:47.282-04:00I suppose I'm just used to stepping over them ...I suppose I'm just used to stepping over them as they're laying on the floor. There are times though when they get a bit rambunctious and do the full speed run through the kitchen. After a couple of times, I open the kitchen door and it's "everybody out!" <br /><br />Ray sounds like such a character. My blind ones are like that sometimes, a paw to the leg or Brook's favorite attention getter, the long drawn out whine both of which seem to mean - "what have you got for the neglected blind dog?" Usually nothing. acd6packhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05377057535245112797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7469835689360801078.post-4901584298420803082013-03-10T07:00:37.734-04:002013-03-10T07:00:37.734-04:00Oh, okay - sorry, I misunderstood!
I found it d...Oh, okay - sorry, I misunderstood! <br /><br />I found it difficult to focus on the non-verbal when I first adopted Azule and found myself using hand signals as well as verbal and still do that. (Maybe I just talk too much?!)acd6packhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05377057535245112797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7469835689360801078.post-74996177931830064232013-03-10T06:57:58.243-04:002013-03-10T06:57:58.243-04:00I often think of how it would look to an observer ...I often think of how it would look to an observer as I am letting the pack outside, me standing there using voice commands, hand signal and touch to ensure everyone sits and stays before I open the door! It's quite the little routine but those that can see and hear do respond well to hand signals!<br /><br />We (obviously) agree - all dogs should be indoor dogs and of course, spoiled rotten too!!acd6packhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05377057535245112797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7469835689360801078.post-34971156044755910072013-03-10T06:54:21.943-04:002013-03-10T06:54:21.943-04:00That was the main reason why I decided to start th...That was the main reason why I decided to start the blog - to show how normal special needs dogs can be and maybe it might save a life. And fun? Oh ya, we have lots of fun!!acd6packhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05377057535245112797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7469835689360801078.post-26835054014533043372013-03-09T22:50:47.711-05:002013-03-09T22:50:47.711-05:00The context I was referring to was one of formal t...The context I was referring to was one of formal training. No information can be gained from a human's verbal instruction or praise, so it's something a dog has to filter out. I'd rather have all the dog's brainpower devoted to something that can be understood (emotions and body language). Outside of training is different. Humans are excessively verbal creatures, of course I'd talk to a deaf dog in an informal environment. Can't quit the influence of my own nature. <br /><br />Ximenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15149363758149608097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7469835689360801078.post-81059206217380151022013-03-09T19:58:51.706-05:002013-03-09T19:58:51.706-05:00Love the Q and A. But I gotta say all those dogs i...Love the Q and A. But I gotta say all those dogs in the kitchen would drive me insane. I can hardly stand it when Ray and Moonie are in the kitchen at the same time. Mainly because Moonie is yelling at me for food (at least i think that's why she's howling) and Ray has his nose pressed up against me so that I know he's there, just in case I want to give him something. Drives me CRAZY. Ray the Blind Doghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06736385808454815957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7469835689360801078.post-80133525228281889892013-03-09T18:27:27.842-05:002013-03-09T18:27:27.842-05:00Enjoyed hearing about how the pack works. We can ...Enjoyed hearing about how the pack works. We can all see and hear, but she uses hand signals as well sometimes. <br /><br />All dogs should be indoor dogs....just our opinion.<br /><br />XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & RoxyBella Roxy & Macduihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10268052368797347239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7469835689360801078.post-73229139732992078562013-03-09T18:07:43.547-05:002013-03-09T18:07:43.547-05:00It's great how you let them just be dogs! I kn...It's great how you let them just be dogs! I know that some people are hesitant to adopt dogs with issues, so glad you're out there showing how fun they can be. :)2 Punk Dogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06373806920604586043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7469835689360801078.post-55506925300831185582013-03-09T17:20:35.047-05:002013-03-09T17:20:35.047-05:00I use hand signals (along with voice) with Wrigs a...I use hand signals (along with voice) with Wrigs all the time, even though he can hear just fine. :-)<br />Life with Wrigshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10391045831485462448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7469835689360801078.post-22546206855885068042013-03-09T15:41:50.885-05:002013-03-09T15:41:50.885-05:00My approach is "rub dirt on it and walk it o...My approach is "rub dirt on it and walk it off, the car is three hours away". Yes, it would be very easy to coddle and protect but I always remember the best advice I got. When I adopted Hiker, our vet said, "Laugh at her otherwise you'll feel sorry for her and she won't do anything." Then she asked how soon I was taking Hiker camping. <br /><br />When I first adopted Azule I tried to focus on the hand signals and not talking but that didn't seem natural to me. So, sure I tell her to sit. Then remember that she can't hear. Oops. : )acd6packhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05377057535245112797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7469835689360801078.post-7300999110576488742013-03-09T15:05:45.126-05:002013-03-09T15:05:45.126-05:00Love this Q & A! It's great that you let y...Love this Q & A! It's great that you let your "special needs" dogs explore and live pretty much like any other dog. I think some people might tend to be overprotective with a deaf or blind dog. These pups (and your kitties, too, of course) are so lucky to have ended up with you. I agree with your reply to Ximena--we've had two deaf dogs over the years and always spoke to them. Even if they can't hear us, they can certainly read our facial expressions. (Canine equivalent of lip reading?) :-)<br /><br />Susan and WrigsLife with Wrigshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10391045831485462448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7469835689360801078.post-84284613360423987782013-03-09T11:53:19.167-05:002013-03-09T11:53:19.167-05:00Why wouldn't you talk to a deaf dog? I do it a...Why wouldn't you talk to a deaf dog? I do it all the time!<br /><br />Brook, who is blind and partly deaf responds well inside to noise but in open areas such as the yard she can't determine where the sound is coming from.<br /><br />Why Australian Cattle Dogs? Well, I first learned of the breed when someone I knew had a purebred puppy being raised for show. I loved the personality and read everything I could find on the breed. Years later, I was fortunate enough to adopt one of her pups who was 1 1/2 years old and had been shown a few times. That was Cairo who died of cancer. After that, it was rescued ACDs. I love the stubborn yet goofy personalities and the tough stamina to get out there and keep going! And they are so darn beautiful too!acd6packhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05377057535245112797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7469835689360801078.post-58492224101509903532013-03-09T11:29:03.217-05:002013-03-09T11:29:03.217-05:00I've worked with a deaf dog before, it was so ...I've worked with a deaf dog before, it was so incredibly different and I found it really hard to not talk at the dog. Still, she was exceptionally trainable and it was pretty fun to try something new. I would imagine that with a blind and deaf dog, tactile stimulation would be pretty important as an information gathering sense. <br /><br />Also, I have a question: Why Cattle Dogs? :)Ximenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15149363758149608097noreply@blogger.com