Western Australia Deaf Dogs
 Bandit with his best friend, Tody the Beagle |
Town: Perth, Western Australia Deaf dog: Bandit, a 2 year old blue heeler, was initially rescued from a local pound to be recruited for Australian Quarantine Services as an active dog. Due to his deafness he was not accepted into the program. "I fell in love with him and decided to train him myself. He is a very clever and quick learning dog. He is now being trained to be a Truffle Detector Dog, so that will be his new venture in life starting in winter." Human companions: Lexy Martin Email: chloedog@start.com.au |
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Town: Perth, Western Australia Deaf dog: Matilda is a Blue Heeler (Australian Cattle Dog). "We bought Matilda in Corowa, at 6 weeks old. We found out she was deaf at 3 months. She is very smart little girl but cheeky and barks like you wouldn't believe!" Human companions: Meg Varndell and her boyfriend. Other pets: 2 Cocker Spaniels, birds and fish. Email: nagem_v@hotmail.com |
 Diesel |
Town: Rockingham, Western Australia Deaf dog: Diesel is a 17 month old Australian Cattle Dog. "Diesel is absolutely gorgeous - I fell in love with him at first site at K9 Rescue (a dog rescue organisation) where I volunteer. He knows quite a few signs and is still learning more - the hard part is making them up! He is a very friendly, loving dog." Human companions: Kendall Kroczek and three year old daughter, Layla. Other pets: Griffin, a cat. Email: kendall_kroczek@hotmail.com |