How do we define a service dog?
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- Renie_Burghardt
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Joy Butler
- Bren57
- gordaloca
- Elmo05
- moonmist
- hawgow
- heather111976
- heather111976
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» Renie_Burghardt - Defining Service Dogs
Hi Jewl Ann, wow, I never realized all the different services these dogs can provide. Wonderful article. Thank you. Take care. Renie-- posted by Renie_Burghardt
» bob1985 - Thank you
Hello, I wanted to say thank you. Just like the first lady I did not know there were this many kinds of Service dogs out there.We of course know of the seeing eye dogs. I am very interested in your articles and like the fact that you bring a new approach in thinking.
Robert.
-- posted by bob1985
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» Bren57 - Service Dogs for persons with Psychiatric Disabilities
I am so happy and encouraged to have found this web site It is the first time I have seen a site about Service Dogs that recognizes the value of a Service Dog for persons with Mental Illness. I live in British Columbia,Canada. I would very much like to receive a Service Dog which is certified for Public Access. My illness involves Depression,Anxiety,Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia. Having a service dog is to me like having the unconditional love and support of a very special friend. It is very difficult to find the same kind of love from a "human" companion. I have researched Service Dogs in British Columbia. There is only one facility that I have found so far that trains Service Dogs for people with psychiatric disabilities. I also have Fibromyalgia so I can use some physical assistance also. Having Agoraphobia makes it impossible for me to be away from home for the week that they would require for me to train with the dog. I am willing to spend as long as it takes socializing the dog in my own community and would also attend local obedience training with my dog as required. I am prepared to pay an evaluator to travel here to certify the dog for public access when we are ready.My short term goals are very much the same as items # 20-27 on the list in your material. My quality of life would greatly improve with a dearly loved and loving canine companion.
My long term goal is to be able to travel to Ontario to see my mother,sister,brother,nieces and nephews. I have been unable to travel for 5 years which is when this episode began.I am fortunate that my three adult children and three grandchildren live in the same area of B.C. as I do.
I do have a dog in mind-a beautiful German Shepherd\Rottweiler X who is 2-3 years old. She is currently living in a rescue shelter here,and from as much as I can tell is very smart, eager to learn and quick to respond to vocal commands.
Of course I would be more than happy to have a dog that was chosen by a training facility also.
If you can help me I would be grateful for any suggestions or contacts you could share.
I look forward to hearing from you at your convenience.
Gail Ferraro
British Columbia
Canada
-- posted by Bren57
» gordaloca - Re: Service Dogs for persons with Psychiatric Disabilities
In response to message posted by Bren57:I hope you are doing well, and invite you to visit the web site for the Psychiatric Service Dog Society at http://www.psychdog.org and, if you wish, join the posting list (there's a link on the site), where you will be able to read, and, if you like, respond to the messages of over 300 members, all of whom have "invisble" disabilities, and most of whom have psychiatric disabilities, someitmes in addition to other conditions. Best wishes!
-- posted by gordaloca
» moonmist - I am diabetic
I have diabetics. At night sometimes my blood sugar level drops really low. I have a small dog that sleeps in the bed with my husband and I. When it drops low she will wake me up (or him),(but mostly me)preventing me from going into a diabetic coma. I depend on her to wake me at night before it drops real low. Is there anyway that I could get her certified?Thanks from Texas
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» hawgow - how did you train your dog?
Hello Moonmist,My husband has been a diabetic for 45 yrs and no longer gets the warning signals when his blood sugar takes a dive. At night, this is particularly perilous. We are interesed in getting a dog to alert him to the low sugar episodes. How did you train your dog? Thanks in advance.
-- posted by hawgow
» heather111976 - I am diabetic
In response to I am diabetic posted by moonmist:I'm a diabetic also i have been for 19 years. My blood sugar drops on me very often. I have 3 children and it's been very scary at times for me and the kids. i have a dog i just adopted and someone was telling me i should make him a service dog. This is my first time even on line so i'm having trouble finding what i need i was hoping if you've found any information on service dogs for people w/diabetes and or how to train the dog you already have? If so I'd be greatful if you could share your information.
-- posted by heather111976
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