Originally posted by GoldenRetrLuver
Oh yes they are. They need special, firm training unlike other dogs. Most places teach "sign language" to the owners, and the owners teach the dogs using sign language. A dog at our shelter is deaf, and was abandoned there, simply because the owners couldn't handle it.

Owning a deaf dog is a big resposibility, but I bet it's quite rewarding once you get the hang of it.
I agree, I also want to add that especially in this case as the dog is part Aussie, which is a breed I reccomend a first time dog owner NOT to get as they reqire tons & tons of excersize, they are very smart & independant. They are great dogs just I think they are for the more experienced owner