#medical alert service dog

[mandana-the-service-pup]

A Complex Mobility Task: 📫🦮

Since moving into a house, Mandana has started to develop a habit of barking loudly when mail or packages are dropped off. Rather than punish her for this natural behavior I’m giving her the tools to deal with it in a more productive manner.

1. She rings the bell to let me know the mail was delivered.

2. She sits and waits for me to open the door and give her commands instead of bolting outside.

3. She brings the packages inside and stacks them in a pile.

4. She opens the packages for me only when I ask and only until I ask her to stop so as not to damage anything.

5. She helps me pick up items and throw trash away.

It’s a bit of extra work for me right now but she really enjoys it and it’s going to be very helpful when the training is complete.

#belgian malinois #3 years #service dog in training #medical alert service dog #mobility tasks #mobility service dog #ehlers danlos syndrome #dysautonomia #postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome #inflammatory polyarthropathy #service dogblr #dogblr #positive reinforcement #🎵 #spectra therapy laser

[northernslug]

What I’ve learned since self training a service dog with the help of a qualified professional trainer

Service dogs don’t have to be life saving. They are incredible accessibility tools, but they’re just that, a tool. If your service dog is single-handedly responsible for your health and well being, well – that’s far too much to put on a dog. Ideally, if your dog is having an off-day, is sick or injured; it’s best to have other treatment options and ways to accommodate yourself to fall back on.

Service dogs are not a budget friendly medical device. They are inaccessible for most people. They are a privilege. Don’t get me wrong, they shouldn’t be. But if you’re struggling to make ends meet as it is, I don’t recommend pursuing a service dog.

It’s okay if your service dog doesn’t come with you everywhere, all the time. My service dog is incredible, and he has truly changed my life. Having him by my side is my strong preference in most situations. And there have been times where I haven’t gone places because it wouldn’t be the right environment for him. There are times where it’s not safe or simple to bring him along, and I have to rely on the other aids in my arsenal if I want to get out of the house safely.

Be ready to be calm and even during access issues. I very rarely have access issues in public. Honestly I run into far more issues in my wheelchair than I do standing with a cane and service dog. But when they arise, people are far more likely to be receptive if you’re kind and open with them.

Don’t forget to have fun with your dog. The bonding part of the training process is incredible, so don’t get so caught up in the details that you miss it.

#northernslug #service dog #service dogs #medical alert service dog #vizsla #service Vizsla #psychiatric service dog

[medicalmutts]

The Life-Changing Impact of Medical Service Dogs | Medical Mutts

Visit Medical Mutts to learn about the life-changing potential of medical service dogs. Learn how these amazing creatures can help people with various medical conditions live better lives. Get to know our programs, which aim to help everyone find the right animal companion.

#adopt dogs #medical dogs services #services dogs #seizure service dogs #medical dog alerts #dog training #dog services #service dog training #Medical Alert Service Dog #Online Service Dog Training #Dog Training for Service Dog #Medical Service Dogs #Psychiatric Service Dogs #Dog Boarding and Training Program

[cheytheratking1]

Dutch is 10 weeks old today :) one day he'll be able to fit into his vest

#red dead redemption 2 #red dead redemption community #dutch van der linde #labrador retriever #servicedog #showdog #rdr2 #dogs #red dead redemption fanart #dog training #service dog in training #medical alert dog

[themiscyradobermans]

Tumblr... I am begging you to do your thing. My beloved Kaladin Halfdan has been hit by a car and his owner Liam as well as his entire family is devastated. Please please please consider donating and if you can't donate, please share far and wide. On top of being all around amazing top notch people for reasons outlined on the gofundme page, Liam being queer and disabled means his life quite literally depends on Kaladin's.

#gofundme #service dog #service dog in training #epilepsy #disability #seizure alert #medical alert #veterinary care #puppy #fundraising #queer #trans #lgbtqia

[dog-gutz]

This Friday Molly got to meet a robot! The local junior high robotics team dedicated some time to come to the nursing home where I work so the patients could see their robot and learn about how it works! Me and my coworkers agreed it was a great opportunity for Molly to learn how to function around unexpected things, she did VERY well considering you don't see robots everyday. The team was nice enough to let me get a photo of the bot with Molly, and she thoroughly enjoyed watching it wander around the floor (I let her watch the bot for awhile since it was a new experience and expecting her to focus right away was just completely unrealistic). She was able to effectively task and listen to commands even while watching her environment which is exactly what I hoped for. Great job Molly!

#robotics #first robotics competition #first robotics #mobility service dog #psychiatric service dog #service dog in training #service dog #service dogs #sd #sdit #medical alert dog #pots #potsie #pots syndrome #actually ptsd #ptsd #complex ptsd #actually bipolar #actually bpd #mentally disabled #actually mentally ill #physically disabled #stem #mine

[quite-right-too]

Gallifrey One prep is going well for the Dogtor

#tenth doctor #my post #doctor who #david tennant #jack harkness #the doctor #fourteenth doctor #tenrose #service dog #belgian malinois #working dog #assistance dog #medical alert dog

[lost-spoons]

I'm honestly not sure if I've mentioned this on here before, but here we go.

I've been looking into getting a service dog for a few years. What breed would be best for the tasks I need, if I should get a program trained dog or if I should owner train, what it costs to get said service dog and anything they need or would like, how to take care of a dog, what are the laws around service dog prospects and housing, what are the laws for service dogs, etc. etc.

Up until now, it's all been more of a thought experiment than anything else because my father established a "No Dogs Under My Roof" policy a long time ago, and despite a service dog being medical equipment, the answer to if I could get one is a hard "Not Under My Roof"

But! We're finally down to the last year or two of community college before I transfer to a 4 year where I'll be living on my own and can thus get a dog. So I'll be looking into breeders to see what their wait lists are like and check to make sure the breeder I decide to go with is actually an ethical breeder.

I've debated on breeds for a while. Poodles are hypoallergenic but require a lot of hair maintenance and will matte up fairly quickly if I forget to brush them due to a flare-up, so they're a no. Doberman seemed like a good fit as they met most of my requirements. However, I was informed that they're a velcro breed that are very protective, which makes sense since they are breed to be guard dogs, but that doesn't work if i need a strangers help. Goldens and labs are quite similar in most things regarding my list of requirements but didn't end up being my final choice.

I've decided to go with German Shepherds for the breed, as I need mobility, medical alert, and psychiatric tasks. That's quite a bit for one dog, but German Shepherds are breed specifically to be working dogs with varying jobs, so while I'll need to be careful with training to keep them from burning out as a puppy, they're my best bet.

I've decided on owner training supplemented with a professional trainer's support/assistance.

The mobility tasks in question aren't weight bareing, and even if they were, I'm aware that type of training doesn't start before the vet okays it around 2 or so years old. Sometimes, my vision stops working, or I'll get horribe brain fog making me very confused, and I can't bend down to pick things up off the floor unless I'm sitting, so think along those lines for mobility tasks.

The medical alert is for POTS and maybe migraines. I'm not sure how migraine alerts work yet, i still need to look into that one, but I know how to do the POTS ones.

The psychiatric tasks are to tell me if I'm displaying anxious habits cause I don't notice them and can't feel when I am due to a disconnect in my brain from physical reaction and emotional reaction. I react physically but can't emotionally, which means i can have the bodily reaction of a panic attack and all the issues that creates but I think im perfectly fine. Which is oh so fun to deal with (can you hear the sarcasm?) Plus a few other things I don't feel like sharing that I need help with.

If anyone has anything helpful to add, please do. I've looked into things, but research can only get you so far

#chronic illness #postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome #disabled #ehlers danlos syndrome #chronic pain #hypermobile ehlers danlos #pots syndrome #chronically ill #disability #spoonie #service dog #medical alert dog #psychiatric service dog #mobility service dog

[the-firefly-system1]

Sent a text to mom asking if we could get a teddy Roosevelt terrier puppy cause I found a breeder of them near us that health and temperament test their dogs

This is what they look like(not my image). I will train the puppy to hopefully be our service dog we have a golden retriever that was supposed to be our service dog but he is poorly breed and ended up not being the right kind of dog fit to be a service dog

These are the tasks the teddy Roosevelt terrier will do there is probably some more but can't remember right now

1.Pressure therapy

2.Nudging at and leaning into chest when dissociated or catatonic licking face if that doesn't work barking (if at home for barking)

3. Picking up small items I drop

4. migraine alert

5. Circling and blocking (not sure if this will work with a small dog)

6. Nudging pawing or jumping and then pressure therapy when harmful stimming or meltdown or other episodes 7. Helping determine if things are hallucinations

8. Distracting from hallucinations

9. tactile stimulation

10. Getting caregivers if we are unable to move

11 keeping us calm in public with stuff like deep pressure, tactile stimulation

Hopefully mom says yes. I'll update if she says yes or no.

#service dog #service dog prospect #autism service dog #psychiatric service dog #medical alert dog

[mandana-the-service-pup]

My Rheumatology appointment was great. The dramatic improvement on Methotrexate was the final piece of the puzzle. My Rheumatologist was able to confirm a Spondyloarthritis diagnosis based on my improvement and the X-rays, blood tests, etc. She said my presentation is not typical (probably bc of the EDS & dysautonomia) so Lupus will always need to be on the table and I’m supposed to inform doctors of my increased risk for drug-induced Lupus.

Methotrexate has improved 4-5 years of symptom development but it’s not enough on its own. Hydroxychloroquine and Methotrexate are both dosed based on weight so they can’t be increased. I’m supposed to stay on both medications and use steroids for acute flares (2 pills in the morning every day for a week) If the steroids don’t help then we might move on from Methotrexate to the next DMARD.

I’m so incredibly grateful to finally have a diagnosis that can be treated effectively. I’ve had symptoms my whole life, disabled for the last ten years and have had red flag symptoms for the last several years. To finally have treatment options is such a relief. My Cardiologist follow-up is next week and I can’t wait to finally quell their doubts in me.

#new diagnosis #spondyloarthritis #inflammatory polyarthritis #dysautonomia #orthostatic hypotension #postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome #gastroparesis #hashimoto thyroiditis #service dogblr #medical alert service dog #health update #rheumatologist #3 years

[thephilosopherspetcat]

Reminder: your service dog does not have to be constantly tasking to be legitimate. They do not have to have fifty different tasks. They don’t have to know any alerts. The ADA states they only need to know ONE task that helps you. Your service dog is good enough, you aren’t a poser.

#chronic illness #ehlers danlos syndrome #service dog #physical disability #working dogs #medical alert dog

[socialist-microwave-laser]

airplane dogy

#omari #animals #dogs #service dog #pots syndrome #medical alert dog #psychiatric service dog #jumblr #id in alt text

[bookishcryptid]

Fundraising for a medical alert/psychiatric service dog :3

Reblogs are very appreciated!

#service dog #service dogs #sdit #service dog in training #psychiatric service dog #medical alert dog #actually autistic #invisible disability #mutual aid #gfm #gofundme #fundraising #fundrasier #service dog fundraiser #chronic illness #chronic pain #chronic fatigue #chronically ill

[answrs]

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I'm not gonna begrudge anyone their service animal, and the increase in trained service dogs is absolutely a good thing. I am greatly disabled, but not in a way that requires me to have an animal assistant/supervising my medical needs. I'm not gonna narc on someone or say out loud I don't think they need a service animal or it's not a "real" service animal or whatever. they're expensive as shit (though considering the work going into getting them fit for their jobs, imo it's generally reasonable even if cruelly unattainable for many people that need them), if you can train yours yourself than that's really damn impressive and all the kudos to you!

but damn I sure as hell am gonna internally side-eye someone tying a fully adult (was told it was 3ish? years old) Jack Russell in a "service dog in training" vest to a pole in the middle of the walkpath at a church basement, then sit off to the side as it screams bloody murder (I had to leave because it was barking so loud and the reverb means i can still hear it two floors up) and lunging at anyone that comes within 20 feet of it, not discipline or even "heel" command it, and in fact actively encourage people to come up and give it pets and feed it sausages from the free breakfast day when it jumps on them and barks incessantly.

#my ears are still ringing and it almost bit my hand and i am extremely peeved off #possibly delete l.ater #maybe I'm projecting the training the goldens in college had (one of the groups was actively training medical service dogs - #- and they were trained to sit directly underneath the trainer. not beg for food. be as quiet as possible unless needed for an alert. - #- just be generally unobtrusive on a whole. and they were like. taught that behavior before even hitting a year old.) #idk maybe im just generally peeved and vindictive or whatever the fuck because it set off an anxiety attack lunging at us with it's teeth #and the echoes making its already max volume vocalizations 8x louder #just. ughhhhhh smdh

[dog-gutz]

A TON of gear came in for my babes today! I'm so happy! I had to drastically cut the girth on the pnl I bought Aspen, but I'm very impressed with it! My mom says the new vest definitely fits his personality! The other gear is from the.craftypheonix on ig, I absolutely LOVE her gear, it's super good quality and affordable (definitely recommend checking her out!) I was so happy to open packages AND get all these amazing things for my babies :)

#mobility service dog #psychiatric service dog #service dog in training #service dog #service dogs #sdit #sd #medical alert dog #invisible disability #disabled #actually disabled #mine

[expressionbean]

if my dog could talk it'd be like this:

my dog: hey owner

me:

my dog: lay down!!!

me: k but-

my dog, putting his full weight on me: you are Laying Down Right Now

#theo.txt #fun munday fact i was training him to be a psychiatric service dog until i tore my MCL #so i ended up with a dog perfectly capable of doing the medical tasks #but not very good at public access #so #he alerts me whenever i'm distressed #or dissociating #but i don't think i was either of those this time so i have no idea why he made me lay down #idk guess he noticed something i didn't #fun fact number two under the ADA you can train your own service animal which is great because that saved me like $10k #tw dogs #dogs tw