Greg Louganis has a book titled, "For the Life of Your Dog". One of the things he talks about in it is a deaf Great Dane named Ryan that he had. It was a while ago that I read the book and I don't remember how many tips or the like he gave about it, but I know there were some. I thought it was a worthwhile book anyway...makes you laugh and cry and really appreciate what he has done for his dogs. Maybe it would help...

i would love to see some pics of the new puppy!!!