Create Independence with a Service Dog

I know that many are familiar with service dogs for the blind and deaf population but what about for those with Spinal Cord Injuries? Losing independence through SCI is devastating and we have to be pro active in developing our own independence.

There are so many options available to us but its up to us to tap into the resources that are out there.So why not consider having a service dog?

Service dogs can assist with mobility. If you are in a chair they can be trained to help pull the chair and if you are walking then the service dog can assist with balance...they no doubt can assist with other tasks too! I know that i would personally feel much more confident going out with a dog on my own.



I called a local organisation to me because i wanted to look at the option of getting one and they said that having mobility issues from a Spinal Cord Injury did qualify for the criteria that was accepted. 
I would also have be able to offer regular exercise for the dog, a garden area and be able to physically and mentally take care of it.

How clever...



I would also imagine that they can be good company too.....

Within this section im goin to look at all aspects of acquiring a service dog..what tasks the dog can help with etc and also hope that we get some great stories from members sharing their experiences too...

Watch this space!