I believe C&T waited until Noelle was over 12 months before even starting to train her as a service dog - until then she concentrated on letting her be a puppy and on the good citizen work needed for wide access. Peggy is very attuned to her world and to you, and she may surprise you yet!
Anyone else have POTS?
I was diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome a few years ago, but I’ve likely had it my whole life secondary to a connective tissue disorder.
www.hopkinsmedicine.org
I’m wondering if there are some ways Peggy might be able to help me manage my symptoms. She’s shown some interest in my elevated heart rate once I’m already lying down, but doesn’t seem to notice it when I’m standing (which is when I could really use an alert).
Just putting this out there in case any current Poodle Forum members (or folks who are just googling “POTS service dog”) have any insights on training POTS-specific tasks to a poodle.
My one concern would be making her more protective of me than she already is. That’s not something I want.
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
POTS is diagnosed only when orthostatic hypotension is ruled out and when there is no acute dehydration or blood loss.
I’m wondering if there are some ways Peggy might be able to help me manage my symptoms. She’s shown some interest in my elevated heart rate once I’m already lying down, but doesn’t seem to notice it when I’m standing (which is when I could really use an alert).
Just putting this out there in case any current Poodle Forum members (or folks who are just googling “POTS service dog”) have any insights on training POTS-specific tasks to a poodle.
My one concern would be making her more protective of me than she already is. That’s not something I want.
