Service Dogs are NOT for Everyone… That’s OK! 🐕

[@Leafstar7]

A service dog also makes a invisible disability visible. So that's something to consider.

[@FunsizedStyle]

Harlow is such a good sport with the camera :) She is so adorable, I just love her!

[@zencat55]

I recently sruck up a conversation with a woman who has a service dog. It turned out she was training the dog with help of a professional trainer. We talked about how expensive trained service dogs are and how few peope could afford them. She really needs the dog's help so I hope it works out for her.

[@MissLeopard28]

I'm glad you touched on service dogs and interactions with the public. I've been talking to a service dog handler who has a psychiatric service dog to get more info because I am considering getting one with my doctor and therapist's support. I've struggled with anxiety for about 12 years and it's gotten progressively worse over the past 2 years to where I don't like to go out of the house on my own. However, I love animals and I love talking about animals and my mom recently heard a news story about a young woman with a service dog who tasks with anxiety disorders and thought that would be an excellent option for me. Unfortunately, it might be a while before I can get one because I am not working at the moment and, like you said, they are expensive. As for interactions, I wondered if getting business cards printed up with information on service dogs would help at the beginning while I'm just getting comfortable and then I could work on explaining it myself. I get very stressed from talking to too many people due to my anxiety so I think this might be a good idea for me. Anyway, I am still researching and won't get one until I know that I can afford the expense and that the benefits outweigh the risks. I know service dogs are not for everyone so I don't want to take it lightly. I am so glad there are established teams out there willing to talk to others about their experiences.

[@shalacarter6658]

I just read your comment! :) We had the same idea.

[@kirstencourtney8792]

I was thinking you could also try wearing headphones when you go out so maybe people would be less inclined to talk to you if they think you won't hear them.

[@ashleylewis2107]

I have A psychiatrist service dog and to be completely honest i have a service dog because i jave a disability that prevents me from going out in public and being able to....well....do anything. So for me when someone comes up to me i tell them to read her vest i cant talk. My vest states "ptsd service dog interacting with handle causes severe distress, do not approach" as well as " do not pet, no eye contact, no pictures." My next vest will state the same this but add "got question? Ada.gov"

[@ashleylewis2107]

I find at first people find it rude when i just please read her vest and walk away but after they read it they seem to understand. Before my dog i couldnt go to stores with out disassociating every time someone looked at me much less spoke to me. So in my mind i do what i can and thats all i can do lol.

[@LymeDiseaseRadio]

I'm so glad you two found each other! You make a great pair And your both funny AND informative! Love and Blessings, Grannie Annie from Maine

[@coloradocords4paws550]

I like how you explained the natural tasking. Sander does that also but for different reason and sometimes I have a hard time explaining. Thanks for sharing

[@quilabright4263]

Has Harlow alerted on Izzy while she's been there?

[@lynnrose7562]

I enjoyed this video with you and Izzy. I found it interesting hearing more about services dogs.

[@liamodonovan3437]

You and Izzy and Harlow all look amazing you have such an interesting intelligent channel love the 3 of you

[@themcmillens3511]

Yaaaaay I’m so happy I get to see Harlow on my birthday seeing Izzy on my birthday is just a bonus 😂 🥰🥰🥰 I love you hippo Jaquie and Izzy stay happy stay cute Stay awesome byeeeee and have a great day

[@Chronicallyginger]

Happy Birthday 🎉🎂🎊

[@kevinphair8299]

I love you guys. You have an awesome vlog. Keep up the great work. Hope school is going well. Hope the house is coming along well.

[@patmccoy8758]

I just LOVE Harlow!!! When she's not working, I would love to cuddle her! I understand her duties as I live with disabilities too.

[@TheBuddha1982]

I love this video. My sister is blind and had a service dog when I was a teen and she was going to college. She found that having a dog was not for her and never replaced her dog when she retired. It’s nice having someone with a SD say that it’s not for everyone. My sister learned that she didn’t have the patience for a dog. She was much more independent on her own. It’s the #1 question she gets asked. “Why don’t you have a dog?”

[@jpjpvds]

Service dogs are great, just not for people that receive packages from Amazon!!!!!

[@robinhood4640]

or for people who have a collection of tin openers.

[@shalacarter6658]

I think it is great that you make so many educational videos. What about having some cards printed up with your name, Harlow's name and your KZbin channel? That way, if someone has questions, they can go to your channel instead of having you spend a long time talking about it.

[@SamakaSRC]

I love this video. My SDiT is only 9 months old. We have a long way to go! I dont need her for safety as much as making life possible/doable. Hopefully she will pick up on some natural alerts. Its amazing how much she has helped my quality of life already!

[@hollyosgerby1901]

I love seeing the two of you together!! It is going to be hard on you both when Izzy has to leave 😪 Harlow can be such a ham sometimes. I thought that you both looked tired so do try to get some rest! 🤗❤️

[@brunabrant9591]

Jaquie, I love to watch you and Izzy together, you have such a genuine and fun friendship, and I am so glad you found such a good friend. That makes me think about Janiece as weel. Haven't seen her in a while and I absolutely love your Disney videos and both of you with Judd and Paul. When is the gang going to be back together?

[@jessicathomas1276]

I'm waiting to be matched with an SD. If I didn't have a back yard I wouldn't be able to have my ESA's or get an SD. Also I'm lucky enough to have a helpful husband and 2 helpful kids, they currently help me care for my ESA's and will help with my SD. I have EDS, Dysautonomia, Lupus, Adrenal Insufficiency, and a bunch of complications/comorbidities from those chronic illnesses.

[@janicebird610]

Thanks to you, Izzy and Harlow for a great video!

[@jonasflynn.7389]

Harlow wanted a close up! 😅😂

[@siennathompson6136]

I admire you confidence Jaq, I'd love a service dog but am too worried about what others think of me

[@incurablyawesome2024]

Hi there Jaquie & Izzy! I LOVE Harlow - I think she is a reliable and trustworthy companion however, a service dog takes alot of time, energy, and effort to train and take care of! It also helps when your spouse isn't allergic! haha I thought about adopting one, but I am not it would be the best plan for me. I am glad you have Harlow though! She is so adorable!!

[@KittKattRED]

In terms of mobility which do you think provides more assistance to you? having a service dog for counterbalance or using a cane Walker or wheelchair?

[@adamguymon7096]

6:13 Have you ever had a cop ask you for papers when you have been at a business and the business told you that you couldn't have a service dog there when you clearly have all rights to have one and your service dog never done anything that a business would have the right to kick you out for?

[@avidfan47]

Luckily you can interact with the public usually. I also watch other disabled folks online who are overwhelmed as they have the dog for psychological issues. Very difficult although most handle ok. I wish the public would be more respectful and leave y'all alone. Also, sill thinking about pros and cons of ownership for myself.....

[@normanlittle6516]

You. Are so lucky to have such a beautiful and caring dog Harlow

[@alissapurplebunnies5955]

This was so informative, thank you for the video! All y'all are beautiful!

[@SaraShire]

I have small pet dogs and a yard. But I also keep a pee pad in the house. When my POTS is acting up, just bending down to bag up a poop makes me so dizzy. Thankfully I have a very supportive husband.

[@tadie1235]

i love Hippo's close up

[@adrianasantiago5647]

Hello Chronically Jaquie I am a mom with an autistic child who also has adhd and I think it’s about time for a service dog for him to help with his fits and to prevent hurting himself or others and overall with difficult tasks and protect him as well. But looking into this it so expensive and the grants I was looking up seem to be completely bogus. I purchased a dog and was wondering how did you train Harlow because I really don’t have 7000 to 30000 to pay for the training. Any advice on how I can do this or if you have any other recommendations on how I can get funding would be a major help. Thank you!

[@penelopepolinsneemeyer4757]

Great advice! Thank you xxxx

[@RoadkillbunnyUK]

Physically I could really benefit from a mobility assistance service dog however I’m a single mum without a great support network (family is few hundred miles away) so I just couldn’t realistically take care of a service dogs needs, it wouldn’t be fair to the dog or my kids, especially my teenage daughter who is already my care giver. I have my awesome cat for company and snuggles and I manage with walking aids such as a wheeled frame, couch, stick, wheelchair and such like. I don’t have any conditions needing alerts so service dog is firmly in the cons with few pros. It’s just not suitable for all but it’s great that options exist that you can trailer to you’re own needs, abilities and support network.

[@ashlyndykes3224]

Is Harlow a field golden, a show line golden or a cross between the two? She seems like she would be a cross because she isn’t supper fluffy like a show golden but she isn’t super red like a field golden either. Just curious:)

[@shalacarter6658]

Wait, so all of those red retrievers are field goldens?

[@cht3008]

Harlow is the best!! 😊🤗

[@marinakiell1069]

Have any advice for this “what if” situation of “the need for a service animal but allergic to dogs” ? I don’t need one but has cross my mind and I do wonder “what if” Thanks for this video, it gave me a spot to give this quandary a place to ask

[@shibithecatthing]

Hypoallergenic dogs like poodles and poodle crosses. Also with some disabilities (USA only) there are miniature horses

[@kodaa6372]

Mini horses are also an option. As well as allergy control. If those aren't options, then a service dog wouldn't work for you and you'd need to work with your care team to find another way to meet your needs.

[@kecrn4132]

Shibi The Cat Thing - just an FYI- the hypoallergenic dogs aren’t truly hypoallergenic....people can still be allergic to their saliva and not just the fur/dander!

[@torimon79]

Going for my table test next week....

[@terrahbruner]

You should make business cards that have your channel info for when people bother you in public

[@cailynrossiter5569]

Out of curiosity, did you owner train or did you use a program?

[@SamakaSRC]

She owner trained.

[@ellamarie4221]

Lol Hippo. Good video y’all

[@MsOnedirectioninfect]

Hey I don't mean to intrude or anything but I was wondering if you were still friends with Paul and Janice? They haven't been on the vlogs for quite a while

[@sarinafrohn6751]

Harlow makes you lough to so

[@heidihokes7789]

Lol Hippo is so funny! Lol

[@margotipton1251]

My son and I love hippo he's 4 and says he wants a hippo

[@colormezebra2841]

Question: have you heard/know if any fees, relating to the care and training of a service dog, are reimburseable.

[@Wickedgirl-ms8bw]

How can u report someone that not actually training there service dog the proper way

[@shelliew2280]

Best Friends

[@edgarj.rodriguez7565]

How to get migraine Scent to train my dog?

[@SamakaSRC]

Cant train migraine alert. The dog would have to pick up on it naturally, which is basically a 50/50 chance

[@chiaravaleriaklein8954]

I think I broke my finger clicking on this so fast

[@hopefitzwater1613]

Great video im considering gettina a guide dog but im not sure if its really right for me. I live in a small town with no public transpertaion and cant travel without assistence from family or freinds. It really wouldnt be pracitcal for me to walk everywhere with the dog everything is just too far to walk.

[@eliicd303]

Guide dogs only work for a blind person.

[@jessicatownes6807]

Does Izzy have a KZbin channel?

[@cori8489]

I'm trying to train a service dog with a trainer, but I have learned that my health is not standing up to it, and plus the energy requirements are physically too hard on me, so my trainer is probably going to take him and I won't be doing this again unless I'm in a better living situation etc.

[@piazimmermann9240]

🐶 💋❤️💋❤️💋

[@baby_girl_jennifer8573]

lol there not nofe room with dog and two people

[@5p674]

Harlow is wonderful. I have a service cat. He is bulimic.

[@Chronicallyginger]

What are you serious!???!

[@torimon79]

I am hippo...woof