My name is Kiwi!

Meet Kiwi! Age: 3 Weight: 52lbs
Kiwi is a deaf dog who only wants to live his life like any other dog. Deafness in dogs is not normally associated with any other health issues, and deaf dogs can live full, happy, and long lives. Kiwi is an active guy who loves going on daily walks, playing with toys, and practicing the multiple commands (like sit and down) that he knows in American Sign Language (ASL). In his prior home, Kiwi was housetrained and crate-trained, but he did not do well living with another dog who may not have understood Kiwi's deafness. Therefore, Kiwi should live in a home where he is the only dog. Living with a deaf dog does require some extra attention. Routines and knowing what to expect are very important to deaf dogs. You'll need to protect them from unsafe situations they may not notice such as cars whizzing by and always keep them on leash when in public since they can't hear you calling them back. Luckily, deaf dogs like Kiwi have learned to pay even more attention to their surroundings and to their trusted people, making them excellent companion animals.