The only difference between a deaf pup and a hearing pup is the way you communicate ASL is the method of choice for most, although I don't know it because my deaf is blind as well. Touch is his preferred method. I find these pups are velcro dogs, and I just got my third deafie on the rescue railroad. You must have a fenced yard or only walk on lead. You can develop different touches or signals for different things. Gabriel is: touch on nose is sit,pat on chest is down, touch on the button on top of his head and he stands on his hind legs. We have a lot of resources available for you and I recommend www.ddeaf.org as well as www.amazingaussies.com for valuable tips. Doesn't matter the breed, the deafness is handled the same.
If I can do it, anyone can!