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    Miniature Pinscher Puppy - deaf? Half deaf? losing my mind

    Thanks for your response. Where would I said find puppy classes? The dog has proper bite inhibition, and socializes with people and other dogs really, really well. I still cannot get him to respond to voice, positive or negative however. I found the petsmart classes, but none relate to what you...
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    Miniature Pinscher Puppy - deaf? Half deaf? losing my mind

    Hi all. I wanted to say thanks, and report back with some new information. I have had the dog only 5 days now, but I am pretty sure the dog is not deaf. He can clearly hear doors slamming, squeek toys, keys jingling, etc. He is especially afraid of the weed wacker. I am not sure if he was...
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    Miniature Pinscher Puppy - deaf? Half deaf? losing my mind

    Thanks for your response. The vet diddn't do anything but check the ears and said they looked very good. No infections she could see. He responds to the coins, and if I jingle keys, both wake him up or get him to turn in the direction they are if I am behind him. Also today a coworker slammed a...
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    Miniature Pinscher Puppy - deaf? Half deaf? losing my mind

    Hi all, I have a 7 week old miniature pinscher. I feel 80% confident the dog is deaf. It is not responding to any words or commands. I cannot get its attention by snapping in its ears. The ONLY way I can get the dog to respond is by shaking a tin can of coins. The dog hears it, and can...
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