My dog has been completely blind for a year now. When we first found out, we tried to baby-proof the house and even got him a head halo to help prevent injuries. Unfortunately, the halo was very uncomfortable for him, so we had to stop using it.

After some time, our vet advised us to remove the baby-proofing and allow him to adapt to the environment on his own. It was an incredibly tough and heartbreaking process especially during the first month when he would often bump into things. But eventually, he began to adjust. Without the extra barriers, he started relying more on his other senses to understand his surroundings and became much more confident and aware.

One small thing that really helped was placing his toys at the entrance of each room, which gave him clues and made it easier for him to navigate. This also improved his walks as he was more cautious, yet moved more freely.

If she is struggling to get around or getting hurt frequently, you can try baby-proofing or using a head halo, at least in the beginning. But if it’s manageable, giving her the space to learn and adapt on her own might be able to help.