Service Dog for POTS

I have gotten a lot of requests to do a video on how a service dog can help with POTS. In this video, I show all of the tasks that Dallas has been trained to do to assist me with my POTS. I hope that this is a helpful video for anyone who is thinking about training their dog to help with POTS, it will give you some ideas that maybe you didn't think of. If you don't have a service dog I hope this video was still interesting and informative for you. Thank you for watching!

[@Brandy_j5]

I suffer with POTS and I’m training my dog, Leo, to be a service dog. Right now we are doing public access and medical response training. He is a medium size dog, so he is not able to do as much as Dallas but it’s still pretty helpful 😊

[@dallastheservicedoodle7236]

A little help is better than no help. Ig the only thing smaller dogs can’t really do it balance support and bracing. But they can still alert, retrieve objects, do DPT, and syncope response. Good luck with your training!

[@naturegirl5556]

So cool to see all the tasks that Dallas is able to help you with! Thank you so much for sharing this! I just went to the endocrinologist (I SPELT THAT FIRST TRY!) and we are cautiously optimistic that I can go into remission soon for Graves Disease! I'm currently off medicine but my heart rate jumps up to 200+ when I ride on Saturday's so hopefully I'm able to stay off of the medicine and learn how to bring my heart rate down without the help of taking meds every day.

[@dallastheservicedoodle7236]

Graves’ disease is tough, I’m glad that you have been doing better! I hope you continue to heal and learn help your symptoms without medication

[@naturegirl5556]

@@dallastheservicedoodle7236 Thank you! To you as well

[@two.Tails.on.trails]

I’m training my pup to be a POTS and Lyme disease sd, and this is super helpful!! Where did you get the counterbalance harness?

[@AlanaHux]

Thank you for clarifying. I just love your videos!

[@kimsmith2563]

Thank so much Brie, my daughter was a nurse and had to investigate her own symptoms because Doctors in 🇨🇦 couldn’t figure it out. She actually had to leave nursing last year, her work barely helped her out and they are all medically certified professionals. Which is sad, I’ll share this with her for sure🥰

[@pbj1553]

I have non cardiogenic syncope and am trying to get a service dog so that I can maybe not have to drop out of college. I had to drop out of high school because of my pots. This video was extremely helpful. Thank you. I still, however, am scared of having to deal with people who see me with a service dog and may become confrontational. How do you handle those kinds of situations? Do they ever happen?

[@dallastheservicedoodle7236]

The majority of situations are people trying to ask questions that are personal, or trying to be too polite and talk to your dog or distract them (not knowing it’s wrong). I have only dealt with a few confrontational people in the 5 years of having my dog. They would try to tell me I don’t need a service dog bc I look normal, or try to demand that I answer their personal questions in a rude manner. Very rarely does this happen but honestly all u have to do is walk away. U don’t owe them any information and if they still won’t stop, then u can ask to speak with a manager and tell them that this person is harassing you about your service dog. The majority of the time though u will just have to deal with people trying to pet or distract your dog…. Or people asking personal questions like “why do you have a service dog” “where did u get your dog trained” but u can answer those politely in a way u are comfortable with and they normally end up being fine.

[@shellytaylor9500]

I always look forward to watching your next post. This was Another great video!

[@dallastheservicedoodle7236]

I appreciate that!

[@blueheelerservicedog]

even though I knew all what you talked about and my SD Harley con do all those task and then some, I still love hearing you teach and explain things as they pertain to a situation. Knowledge is power and with that being said, keep up the good work stay healthy and be strong. Great video.

[@dallastheservicedoodle7236]

Thank you so much!

[@ThadtGirl]

So interesting and informative. Thanks for explaining and demonstrating!

[@dallastheservicedoodle7236]

You are welcome!

[@pomskylifenova7344]

Cool vid. Liked and subscribed

[@Justkeepswimming777]

Love these! How did you train her?

[@crystalseward1676]

I have a small service dog. But I only weigh 85lbs. Wondering how to train her to pick up my clothes? Did Dallas get nervous learning to go under your legs? Your just about the only person I watch anymore.

[@dallastheservicedoodle7236]

When teaching a dog to pick up something I always start with a toy (preferably something that you can later tie onto a leash or keys) Once they know how to retrieve the toy you can tie it onto a leash or keys and practice that. Once they get that down you can take the toy off and see if they will retrieve your keys or leash. Later u can practice with other items like socks, shoes, clothes, anything small. It definitely takes time for them to build up that confidence and understanding of what you are asking. But once they get it they do great. Always try to keep it fun for them as well, maybe make a game of fetch out of it. For under the legs Dallas did get nervous but as we continued to practice she became confident. Use treats to lure them

[@crystalseward1676]

Thank you so much!

[@asecretcourtofcrowsandcloc4084]

This was very interesting and informative brie. I don’t have pots but I think that some of the tasks you mentioned would be useful for mitigating my disability as well. I had a question about one of the task you mentioned. With the counter balance, do you have Dallas walk in front of you and guide you around things as she’s doing that or is she in a heel position when she’s doing it.

[@dallastheservicedoodle7236]

Thank you so much I’m glad you enjoyed the video! About your question, for counter balance Dallas is in a heel position but leans away from me while I lean away from her. That helps u balance out of you are feeling dizzy. If you are doing forward momentum pull (i don’t think I showed that one) u will hold the pull strap and the dog will naturally pull which gives u momentum. You can also teach them a right and left command to help when walking with forward momentum

[@theaterkid507]

Im currently going through the whole testing process for POTS. If such diagnosis happens, what would be your advice on what would be the next best step, and should a service dog be something I should be invested in?

[@AlanaHux]

So I have a medical alert puppy named Salem who is a collie. He has learned so fast. The sad part is that he is not being trained where I live, so I have to leave him every month with the trainer. I suffer from panic attacks and Salem is going to alert me when my cortisol levels get too high. I have a question. So how long did it take you to train Dallas? I find your videos most helpful and love Dallas! Would you like to see a pic of Salem?

[@dallastheservicedoodle7236]

It takes on average 2 years to fully train a service dog… however training never really stops. It also just depends on the dog, I wouldn’t consider a dog fully trained till at least 1.5 years. Even though they may seem very well trained and are able do their tasks…there is still a lot of maturing and experience to be gained within the full 2 years. But most service dogs are very well trained and are able to work in public after 1 year of training. Just like people dogs have different learning styles and learn at different paces. Every dog has strengths and weaknesses.

[@1pinkdragonfly]

How do I go about getting a service dog or training one?

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[@ticeduo7174]

My wife has pots we call her flare ups pots attacks and what kind of doodle is he

[@dallastheservicedoodle7236]

I like that term! Dallas is a goldendoodle

[@ticeduo7174]

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[@BuckalauV.S.P.808-kk9kb]

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