it must have been very touching to see her with Gus.

did mine today too
very natural for both of them to see each other..

Gus has been on quite the ride lately.
out and about lots
meeting all kinds of people
and so on
he is helping out deaf dogs I am sure too
people will react differently when they see another deaf dog after Gus..
being a bulldog really helps too though..he is soo darn funny and playful.

I cried today too
very emotional day

try hand signing to the dogs for the day..and NO talking to them..lol.
it is really quite the experience.
all my dogs understand sign language pretty well
although only simple signs for some of the commands..
but they all do it GOOD.

it is reather neat to do it for the day
almost needed duct tape..lol. I talk to my dogs all day so it was a big thing for me.
the deaf dog study showed me lots as well ...
and main thing that came out of it..all dogs can learn basic simple commands in a day..with simple signs..

congrats on learning the whole alphabet.
maybe one day I can help a deaf person..that would be neat

for NOW a bully smile like today had to work..
and it did wanders for Erin and Gus too

how sweet is that....

great job
hugs

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we had a sign language interpreter for our services, she was amazing - at one point I could do the whole alphabet, but I forgot most of it now....don't use it/loose it

Puts a smile on my face!

Hurley 2-1-08

I just seen that you posted there
thanks for your help

maybe you can give her some pointers for her deaf bulldog as well
maybe between the two of us we can help this bulldog and lady too
thanks in advance

she will have to keep the two of them seperate for now
and learn some fast hand signs
it can be done
i trained all 5 dogs here in a day..with no talking for the deaf study
they all learned, no, down, come all with signs in the one day...
it is not that hard to teach signs
www.deafdogs.org has some great sign language on it..
thanks for your post
I did send her a longer reply on the other thread she posted

this time it really tugged at my heart and soul.
was very interesting to watch too
Gus just was a natural with her.
I got the book on American Sign Language from her in the beginning when I found out Gus was deaf. she is truly an inspiration herself being deaf too.
she is a remarkable lady..taking in two other deaf dogs..as well.

yea deaf dog are great really.
I would not hesitate to get another deaf dog again ever.
they truly do move people.
Gus is an inspiration for everyone really..
he is truly a great bulldog..full of life..full of spunk..
that is what I love about him the most..
is his zest for life.

the bulldog up around the corner is doing great too. just heard from them yesterday and Harley is doing really really good. he is going down all the time now and coming when he they sign. they feel that he changed..but he did not change..really..they attitude about a deaf dog changed and how to communicate with one. Harley is making leaps and bounds lately. he is really doing great.

thanks for the compliments
post a pic of your deaf bulldog
would love to see his pic

About the overactive deaf Bulldog. Maybe you can help???

Pretty Please...

I had a big lump in my throat just reading about it. I can imagine that it was quite emotional for you & your deaf friend. Thanks for sharing.



Pretty Please...

hearing about Gus. He is so inspiring and so are you.

Having my deaf Bulldog Angel has been the most rewarding experience in my life. I feel so priveleged to have this amazing baby boy in my life. He has so much joy and a zest and love for life. He inspires me all the time, and he has inspired others who meet him.

Pat, also thank you so much for helping your neighbor's deaf dog. I know you have enriched his life and made him happy and his family happier too.

I'm glad Gus had such a great time meeting and greeting at the hockey arena.

Youf hairdresser is an amazing person. The animals she rescued are so blessed.

he has sure had quite the life lately
the hockey game, the other deaf bully near me, all the attention at the vets,
and now this lady..
he is having a blast
and I am sure many of people are learning about deaf dogs from his adventures too
he is all bulldog
happy go lucky...and very friendly...been good for him and for me too

toally agree
very heartwarming and very moving as well

I think he is truly helping out lots of deaf dogs lately too.
people can see a deaf dog in a special way now when they meet him.
he is all bulldog and that is what makes him soo much fun lately too..
he is soo out going and friendly
and a good thing he knows some sign language.
he was just a natural today at it..

Gus certainly seems to be bringing a lot of smiles to a lot of people lately..the way it should be

Cathy & Zimmer



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very moving..

Gus is a great dog..
deaf and he is truly all bulldog..

Erin gave me the book of American Sign Language..when i first found out that Gus was deaf to use.

It has always been a desire of my heart to learn sign language and work with the deaf...I think that is just so awesome what you did - thank YOU so much, such a moving story!

that's a heartwarming story. =)

Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it. ~Confucius
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Pat, that's awesome! Love Gus's adventures!

~Kellie and Chloe~