Allison was found in the middle of the road when she was about 11 weeks old. She was this bewildered all white, gold/green eyed puppy.  Allison is hearing impaired. There seems to be certain pitches that she responds to. She will need a home that understands special needs. She is highly food motivated and therefore highly trainable. She’s loving and is waiting to be spoiled in a forever home.

Allison is fostered with two Rotties, a Shep-Mix and a Pittie; Nigel, her bestest friend. Also there are always a varying number of foster puppies.  She loves car rides and is housetrained.

Allison is all pup; loves to wrestle, dig and roll in the dirt.  She walks beautifully on leash and knows some hand commands.  Marrowbones are near and dear to her heart (and canine teeth). She likes warm baths, doesn’t mind toenail clipping. She’s smart, and extremely observant. I guess Mother Nature gives the hearing-impaired animals other gifts, like super vision.  Cats and little kids are an unknown (she has a high prey drive i.e. frogs, lizards, squirrels) but loves to play with dogs that she knows and big people. Very energetic, she probably could run with an owner.

For tips on living with and training a deaf dog, check out http://www.deafdogs.org/training/

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