Maggie was a rescue from a man that used her to bait fighting dogs. When we got her, took her rather forceablly from him, she would roll over, cry and pee on herself if anyone looked in her direction.
With a lot of care she bonded with my boyfriend who is diabetic and has PTSD from Vietnam.
Maggie kept getting in his face and barking at him. It was the only time she acted almost agressive. Finally we put two and two together. She does this when his blood sugar drops too low, just before he starts feeling dizzy and ill.
It was great at home and we have worked with her really hard to be able to go into public without fear. Now she is his protector. He is also hearning impaired. She lets him know when the phone rings, or vibrates, when his blood sugars are too low, and helps him calm down when he needs it.
We had her certified as a service dog almost a year ago and she goes everywhere with him.
