If you want 2 smile you're in the right place. DOGtor Yakoo Practices for Life
Hi. You can call me DOGtorYakoo. Even though I was born deaf and blind, I’m good at “hearing” and “seeing” that world that my family and I live in. I love having the chance to help other humans and dogs appreciate deafblind dogs like me, who can be very special pets. Erick and Allan, my dads, adopted me at a very you
ng age (4 months). They found me online at a rescue program in Florida and traveled from San Francisco to see if I might like them. It turned out that I did - they’re really fun but make me do a lot of homework! - and we’ve become part of a family that loves being together and exploring the big world. We’re already drove a car from one coast to the other and back! Erick and Allan jumped right in to teach me all kinds of things. I could tell that they thought that while I needed to be helped, I didn’t need to be treated like a baby because I can’t see or hear. I love interacting with all the toys and stuff in our house, and I always want to know more. I’m already familiar with about 25 important words and commands. Erick uses his hands to rub and tap me in this way and that way, directing me to hunt for treats, find toys, go outside, jump into a car and go to the bathroom before bedtime. Allan tries but isn’t as good about what he’s trying to tell me. I’ve already learned how to be aware of a lot of what is going on around me. Deafblind humans use PROtactile languages to understand what’s going on around them. I’m helping Erick create a PAWtactile language for humans and dogs, especially deafblind ones who need more guidance. Learning is something I have to do all the time. Everyday. But it’s fun and important. I’m just one year old or so but have already helped in many ways. SOCIAL MEDIA STAR: I have channels on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter. It seems that thousands of people see my stories almost every day, which is pretty cool. People know me as or can see me on my website, DogtorYakoo.com, which is pretty cool too. SURFING ENVIRONMENTAL DOG:I love to play in the ocean and even in water fountains. I’m learning to surf with other dogs. I’m even helping clean up trash and keep the beaches safe for dogs to play. SCHOOL KID: Pretty soon I will be going to children’s programs and special schools where deafblind kids go. They want to see how happy I am and Erick wants to see if I can inspire them to do tricks and share their stories too. DOG PARKS AND DOG BARS: My recent stories show me learning to enjoy dog parks, where I make dog friends. I really like going to Dog Bars where Erick and Allan can relax as I play. BRAND AMBASSADOR: I’ve become a business promoter on Instagram. This means the companies that send me food, toys, and learning games can promote their products with my videos. Seems like I get thousands or millions of people who watch me learn and have fun. GEOBEATS AND CUDDLE BUDDIES: Two online sites, GeoBeat and Cuddle Buddies, made stories about my life and what I’m learning. You can see these videos on my YouTube channel and on my website. People get happy enough to cry watching these, which Erick says is a good thing. CALANDER BOY: I was just told recently that I have been selected to be a featured dog in a 2023 Fantastic Dogs calendar. I guess that means another whole year of learning PAWtactile stuff!
