We partner with service dogs for a whole host of reasons: CRPS, Autism, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Cerebral Palsy, EDS, and more. The choice to partner with a service dog is a deeply personal one, because it not only means admitting that you need help (hard for some of us), it also means that our life is forever altered by accepting our disabilities. Choosing to partner with a service dog changes every aspect of your life, some expected, others unexpected. Spontaneity is gone. You will find poop bags everywhere, and still misplace your shoes on a regular basis. You will have really weird conversations. You will have debates with yourself on what you should've done when you face a challenge. You will have a dog attached to you ALL THE TIME. You will find yourself laughing at the ridiculousness of your situation sometimes, like when the dog holds in their vomit for twenty minutes just to puke all over the kitchen floor, once inside the nice warm house. You will probably have more conversations with your dog than with anyone else. All of that might be expected. But there are at least 5 things most service dog articles won't tell you about your new service dog life, that I'm here to unveil.
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My Name is Sally...I have a condition called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. This blog is about my journey training Robbie, a dog who helped me regain independence, confidence, and achieve the impossible in the face of my disability. It continues on with the training of Austin, Robbie's successor. Check Out... - "More than a Dog" was published on a site called The Mighty Categories
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