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Who Benefits From Testing?

Breeders: can significantly reduce the number of dogs and cats born deaf by only using dogs and cats who have passed the BAER test. This enhances their status and in turn, their revenue. Pet Owners: Knowing that their dog has a hearing loss is important, as owners can utilise different techniques e.g. exaggerated body language, sign signals etc to communicate and train their pet. They can also take necessary precautions to prevent their dogs causing traffic accidents.

• Trainers: need working dogs with "normal" hearing so that they can perform their work effectively. If tested prior to training, those affected can be removed from the training program, saving the trainer time, money and stress.

By determining the location and severity of the hearing disorder, medical or surgical treatment may be used effectively to restore hearing, or an appropriate management plan employed.