I would like to say that Noel being blind and brain damaged was easier to train than my normal dogs. she is easier to handle She doesn't pull, tends to stay by my side. she has learned her way around the house and if she didnt have a dead look in her eyes you would never know that she is blind. And to think that she has complete trust in humans is amazing as it was humans that made her the way she is today. she has been blind since 2mths old. Even though her ears are missing and she is blind she is a beautiful dog. SO don't be afraid of owning a disabled dog. DIsability is only how you make it. whether it is a dog or human. THey say that I am disabled do to having M.S. I work 10 hours a day. President of the kennel club here teach pet safety at the schools. and donate my time to paws. and have a boyfriend and ride horses. yes I have to rest sometime. but it doesnt stop me and I will not be limited to what I can do. SAme goes for a dog I do not treat Noel any different than I do my normal dogs. tO me Noel is normal for her.