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Originally Posted by scrapindee You're right you don't have to answer but this is a forum where we are supposed to share experiences and learning. Please try not to be defensive.
I understand "emotional support" but what does the dog do for you as a service dog?
your dog is providing therapy at (i.e., the library, the children's hospital, school, etc.) and trainer. |
The tone of your first post made me feel like I had to defend my decision. If you were asking in a kind way and I misunderstood, then I apologize.
I was hoping everyone would respect my privacy but I guess not. I did not want to discuss my problem but I will now because I don't want this thread to turn into a debate about service dogs.
I have dizzy spells/imblanace which is known as vertigo. I have fallen SEVERAL times and once I really got hurt. I woke up and stood up from my bed, then I got a severe wave of dizziness and fell but as I fell, I hit my face on the ledge of my window. I was alone in the house (hubby was already at work) and I passed out from the blow to my head and woke up with blood all over my mouth and face. After that last episode, I realized I had to do something.
For example, I have trained my dogs to retrieve my bag (which I always leave on a kitchen chair so that they can reach it) and in my bag are my anti-vert pills (to stop the vertigo). Vertigo is an illness that NEVER goes away and it only gets worse over time and it can attack without warning. I have to be careful and always carry my anti-vert pills on me. Once I fell in the bathroom and I was unable to move for hours because I was too dizzy to move, let alone stand. This is embarassing for me because I am a person who likes to always be in control and the worst part about vertigo is that you really have NO control.
I want to train my dogs to do more but I think I will need a more experienced trainer to come and help me. I have trained them so far but I'm limited in my knowledge. I hope this explains my situatin a little bit to you all.