Benefits of a Working Dog

Having a service /therapy dog is a HUGE commitment and not a decision to be taken lightly. Here are a few of the many benefits to having a service, Therapy or Facility dog such as 

• Relieving not only the individual that is sick, but the family as well from certain daily tasks and stresses
• Companionship and comfort - as many of you know , having or being affected by T1D, or suffering from Mental Health conditions can make you feel alone or secluded
• Perform LIFE SAVING medical alerts - Such as detecting highs and lows in blood glucose levels
• Mobility Assistance - Help guide a wheel chair , pull a grocery cart and more  
• Task reminders- reminders to take medications, check glucose levels and more  
• Deep pressure therapy -assist with panic attacks/ anxiety 
• Find an exit , to get you out of an uncomfortable situation
• Therapy/Facility dogs in schools are proven to boost attentiveness in class 
• Therapy/Facility dogs Instill a sense of responsibility in students 
• Increase social interaction 
• Improve the moods of students 
• Help replicate the family environment 
• Many other LIFE SAVING tasks that are not listed above