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Pay a tribute to your assistance dog and let us know how your dog has made a difference to your life.
by Steven chambers
(Durham)
Lunar is a Kerry Irish Blue. We've been together for almost 1 year and the difference she has made to my life is amazing.
I was totally crippled with anxiety and depression. She knows when I am about to have a panic attack and she knows if I am not dealing with things.
I couldn't be who I am if it wasn't for her.
ANSWER:
Lunar sounds wonderful. It's amazing how our dogs pick up on our anxieties and know when to comfort us. Julia
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by Rebekah Clifford
(Lincolnshire )
Astrid is mainly used for anxiety suppression as well as supporting me with being able to walk around the streets without anxiety attacks occurring.
ANSWER:
Astrid sounds a great comfort to you as well as enabling you to get out and about. Having a loyal friend by yourself is so reassuring. Julia
by Emily
(UK)
Pickles is a self trained support dog. She is a German shepherd x collie and her purpose is to support me with my autism and anxiety.
Pickles helps me deal with sensory overload, interrupts any scratching/picking at my skin, hitting myself or pulling my hair. She helps me through seizures and does DPT (deep pressure therapy).
For being self trained she's insanely good at her job and has literally saved my life on multiple occasions. She sleeps beside me in bed which I highly recommend because a panic attack or seizure can happen at any time and it's always best to be safe rather than sorry.
She has her own jacket with her name and Pickle rick on it and a few cute buttons. She's very well behaved and she makes my life so much easier.
If you think you could benefit from a service dog I highly recommend it.
ANSWER:
Thank you Emily - Pickles sounds a wonderful help for your condition. Well done for training her yourself. Julia
Nala is a three year old Cockerpoo who has a lovely caring nature.
She spends most of the time on my lap.
My dog senses when I’m going to fall over and will stay With Me wherever I am, and whatever I am doing.
ANWSER:
What a sweetie! Thank you for letting us know about Nala - she must be a wonderful companion and help to you.
by PAUL
(GIFFORD )
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I have C.P.T.S.D. from a 15 year childhood filled with physical, sexual and torture abuse.
I'm on permanent disability. Pumpkin is my third dog.
She knows when I'm going to have a panic or anxiety attack. She will drag me out of the situation or make me pull over if I'm driving.
Before service dogs I could not go into stores and had to do online ordering for anything.
She also brings love into my life.
Thank God for dogs.
ANSWER:
Thank you for letting us know how Pumpkins helps you. Dogs are so wonderful with their unconditional love they give to us.
by Maggi Brown
(Seabeck, WA, US)
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Max is a three month old Golden Retriever.
We just received him yesterday!
He’s a sweet and playful boy.
He’s going to need a lot of training.
I’m physically disabled and in a wheelchair since the age of 18. I want Max to be a service dog for me!
This is why I got him....
I have relapsing progressive MS.
Max is obviously very intelligent!
He already knows how to sit and is partially potty trained.
We need your help! So Badly!
Thank you for reading this submission and taking the time out of your day to try and help us!
I greatly appreciate it!
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by Kevin Boyd
(Belfast, Northern Ireland )
Kyra and Ranger
My K9 is with me for support for the condition of PTSD, anxiety and arthritis.
Kyra is an American bull/Debordeux Brindal in colour age 8 and Ranger is an American XL bully blue in colour aged 8 months and learning all from his big friend Kyra.
Can't imagine my life with out either of them.
ANSWER:
Thank you so much Kevin for sharing your K9's.
Dogs are such wonderful companions and like you I can't imagine life without my dog. Yours look very devoted to you.
Julia
by Dannielle Louisa Doxey/MacCorin
(Ilkeston Derbyshire England)
My dog is a Husky who has notices and picks up on my pain.
She is a very good dog so I need a service dog as I have a lot of problems with my fibromyalgia.
When I’m in pain I don’t go out without her. She's a wonderful dog and stays with me all the time. Where possible because I don’t go out without her.
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Hi Dannielle Inka sounds a wonderful dog for support and company.
by Michael Colville
(Essex braintree uk)
Holly-May
My assistance dog is a border collie and is a psychiatric assistance dog. She's helps me with my day to day tasks as well she's also is a PAT Dog.
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Thank you Michael for sending your beautiful picture of Holly-May.
I have mental health problems & receive vital support from Poppy to carry out my daily life.
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Absolutely, our dogs give us so much x
by Patricia
(Greay Yarmouth. England)
Molly helps me by getting the washing out of the machine and giving it to me to tumble dry. She fetches my phone and handbag with meds. She takes my socks off don't know how to register her though.
ANSWER
Hi Patricia, Thank you for letting us know about Molly. She sounds as if she's a great help to you at home.
I'm not sure how you register a dog retrospectively.
Julia
by Lee Robertson
(Sheffield)
It’s a chiwawa and she's smart. I need her with me in shops to keep me calm.
ANSWER
Ah she looks really sweet too! Dogs are such wonderful companions.
Thank you Lee for sending us your picture.
by Chloë
(Bristol)
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My Labrador is a wheelchair assistance dog being trained by Part Of The Pack and he’s doing so well.
He’s only 5 months old but he can already open and close doors, pick up things I drop and pull me up hills.
I love him so much and he’s changing my life.
ANSWER
Thank you Chole for sending your wonderful photos of Ocho. He must have been great company during lockdown.
Best wishes to both of you. Julia
by Jo
(County Durham)
Millie, sticking her tongue out as she wanted a treat.
Millie was a seizure detection dog, able to warn of varying seizures up to 30 minutes in advance. Due to how remoteness of my village I trained her to recognise fits myself and this was improved upon by Wear Valley Training.
She died a couple of months ago at age 15, but she was a real life saver and one of the best things in my life.
ANSWER
Thank you Jo for sharing Millie with us. She sounds like an amazing soul. x
by Maxine Clare
(London)
Walter
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My clever Cocker Spaniel has been trained to alert me to sounds I would otherwise miss, like the doorbell, timer, and most importantly the smoke alarm.
These days I’m aware of sounds, thanks to a Cochlear Implant and Processor, but when I’m not wearing that, Walter is on full alert, listening out for all the sounds that hearing people take for granted.
But, Walter is so much more than a sound worker.
Something I’ve come across many times is “isolation,” especially for deaf people, where communication in a predominantly hearing world can be overwhelming and confusing, leaving the deaf or deafened person exhausted, excluded and feeling alone.
As a hearing person who has become deafened, I communicate on a hearing level, I can use my voice and it’s often the case that people don’t even realise I’m deaf.
Out in public, in his uniform, my loyal companion helps others realise that I’m deaf.
With a constant companion by my side, I can trust him to wake me up in case of an emergency; I’ve never slept so well and no longer need to rely on others to hear for me.
We see the changes these dogs make in their human’s lives and strive to help get as many active partnerships out there as possible.
So, next time you see a dog with a maroon coloured working jacket, take a closer look and you’ll just be able to make out the wings of these four-legged earth angels.
They really do save lives.
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Thank you Maxine for sharing your beautiful pictures of Walter. Dogs are such wonderful companions - I wouldn't be without mine - a Border Terrier called Millie.
She's not a hearing dog but is great at letting me know when someone is coming up to the house or if there is a noise in the night. Like you, I have a hearing impairment.
They give us so much and ask for so little in return.
Julia
by Mariaelena Gardiner
(Garthamlock, Glasgow , Scotland )
My baby girl Saoirse
My dog is my lifeline she is still a puppy just now - an American bulldog.
I've had bad mental health problems for years through anxiety and depression and by taking drugs over the years. I have lost most of my family members.
I also have mobility problems which I need to use a wheelchair and Saoirse is really the only thing that is keeping my mental health in check.
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Saoirse looks a real sweetie with her patch eyes.
Dogs are wonderful companions and they demand very little from us - apart from shelter, food and a bit of loving.
I'm so pleased she is helping you manage your mental health. Good luck for the future.
Julia
by Lindsey
(Lancashire)
Millie is only 6 months old but she has made my life worth living again.
She has stopped me overdosing on my medication and helps me to go out and about.
She is the best thing what ever happened to me.
ANSWER:
Dogs can definitely do that - they give you a purpose as you have to care for them.
I'm so pleased that Millie has managed to help you. It's so special the relationship we have with our dogs.
Julia
by Nikola Spirkova
(Maidenhead)
Roxy is female puppy dog.
She helping me day by day to live.
She was rescued from the death.
I rescued her and bring her home to meet us and give her hope not every person is same .
I have BPD and depression.
From this day I have her she helping me to be calm and more focused.
She is Belgium Milonaise , those dogs are perfect for living with mental health people.
ANSWER:
Oh what a sweetie! She doesn't like mornings!
I think you have helped each other. So glad she has been a great comfort to you.
by Ario midwin
(Gloucester )
My son's dog is five years old. She is very good but it would help him to help train Rollie as a Assistance dog because he’s mental health and anxiety he has as he don’t leave the house because of it.
ANSWER:
This website might be helpful to you....
by Saphron Goldsmith
(Eastbourne BN220TJ UK)
Hello all, snipez is a 3 year old chihuahua,
I took him on March 2022
He has been my life since getting him.
I’m able to attend the shops confidently with him by my side.
He is fantastic with people, children, cats and small dogs.
He is a bit scared of big dogs and feel threatened by them but he will bark a little but carry on.
I was wondering if any more specific training was available for him to be registered?
A local shop won’t allow him access in the shop and it’s really knocked my confidence.
ANSWER:
Dogs are great motivators for getting us out and about. They give us a reason for going out.
I found this website on Therapy Dog Training that might help you.
by Kerry Walker
(Norfolk )
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Rosie helps with my cptsd. I feel safe with her and I know she keeps me focused as she needs me too.
I can now feel a little more comfortable going to the shop and on the bus. She's allowed in most shops but a couple have turned us away.
Should shops allow my cptsd badge to allow her in shops?
ANSWER:
Unfortunately, it's only trained service dogs that are allowed into shops. Though I have found more cafe's and pubs are willing to allow dogs into the eating area.
If you want to train Rosie this website might be able to help you...
by Emma Davies
(Weston-Super-Mare - England )
Hi there I got a German shepherd for my husband who has manic depression, anxiety and stress. He finds hard to go out and about
Dave helps both of us get out the house.
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Our dogs help reduce stress and encourage us to exercise outside the home. Even when we don't want too!
They are lovely companions as they always seem tuned to our moods and needs.
I hope Dave continues to help you both. Julia
by Ario midwin
(Gloucester )
My son dog is five year old she is very good but it would help him to help train Rollie as a Assistance dog because he’s metal health and anxiety he has as he don’t leave the house because of it.
ANSWER:
Dogs are great at helping with anxiety. I recently came across this website that offers assistance dog training....
by Daniel
(Blackpool )
The dog is to motivate me, to help my continued stroke recovery and to provide emotional support.
ANSWER:
Thank you for letting us know about Ariana.
Our dogs are fantastic emotional support as they are so unjudgemental.
Just stroking your dog and grooming can help with arm movements when recovering from a stroke. And not forgetting all the dog walks that can encourage you to walk a little bit further than you would on your own.
All the best for your recovery. Julia
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