Deaf Dog Hand Signals Chart Official

As Sarah walked away, Elias looked at Barnaby. The dog was watching the sunset, but his ears swiveled slightly—a vestigial habit—checking in. Elias gave a subtle signal, a flick of the wrist.

Elias moved his hand. He tapped his own chest, right over his heart—an adaptation of the chart’s "Watch Me" signal. Then, he smiled—a wide, exaggerated smile—and tossed a piece of hot dog. deaf dog hand signals chart

"I'll take him," Elias said, his voice rumbling low. As Sarah walked away, Elias looked at Barnaby