tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3190081544755555396.post8507706090136822618..comments2023-10-07T11:01:47.586-05:00Comments on Dam Diabetes: DixieMollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07563743917551672283noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3190081544755555396.post-45360624758935284312006-12-05T18:48:00.000-06:002006-12-05T18:48:00.000-06:00Molly
Thanks for a wonderful story. You are truly...Molly<br /><br />Thanks for a wonderful story. You are truly blessed. I hope you can eventually train Dixie to recognize the highs and 'tell' you in a different way.<br /><br />It sounds like she easily beats having a CGM system. You can't love something like your pump - but a sweetheart dog is real easy.Bernardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14936264471078732019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3190081544755555396.post-83315038691029762312006-12-04T21:05:00.000-06:002006-12-04T21:05:00.000-06:00Thanks Molly!
Great info. Thanks for patiently a...Thanks Molly!<br /><br />Great info. Thanks for patiently answering all of our questions!<br /><br />I think this is something that we are all very curious about because not many folks we know have service dogs. <br /><br />I think it will be more and more common for people with diabetes to have service dogs in the near future.<br /><br />There's another person I know in the metro area here that uses one. She came and spoke at a local pump group meeting. It was fascinating to hear about how talented these dogs are. And what a lifesaver for those they are helping.<br /><br />Really great stuff.<br /><br />Thank you!Scott K. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06601851114190791084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3190081544755555396.post-80180904797871016622006-12-04T12:45:00.000-06:002006-12-04T12:45:00.000-06:00Scott--
Forgot to answer about the red thing hang...Scott--<br /><br />Forgot to answer about the red thing hanging from her collar. It's a tag silencer. It keeps her tags from clinking. It's nice to have at school when we are walking in the halls or in classrooms. Shhh!Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07563743917551672283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3190081544755555396.post-90754317379488882062006-12-04T11:06:00.000-06:002006-12-04T11:06:00.000-06:00What an exceptional dog.
(I think we all have to b...What an exceptional dog.<br />(I think we all have to be reminded not to pet service dogs when they are on duty - it's tempting because they are all so dear and sweet.)Minnesota Nicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02170043587010711783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3190081544755555396.post-10329200761266482922006-12-04T11:01:00.000-06:002006-12-04T11:01:00.000-06:00Oh my goodness what a great story! I would love t...Oh my goodness what a great story! I would love to read more about Dixie and your experiences with her. I would also like to know more about your hypo unawareness. Do you just never feel it at all? Or you only begin to feel it when it's too late? I have never passed out or had a seizure before but my blood sugars are going lower and lower before I have symptoms. Today I was at 49 before I realized anything was wrong whre I used to feel low in the 60s and 70s. I'm starting to worry abot it now.Ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12123227394638117787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3190081544755555396.post-74292289602709438352006-12-04T09:52:00.000-06:002006-12-04T09:52:00.000-06:00Scott and Mel..
The first week of training is just...Scott and Mel..<br />The first week of training is just to develop a bond. That's why she works so hard for me.<br />I love her up like crazy. The only difference is that she has to have strict obedience when she's out in the community. Like if we're at a restaurant, I can't "love her up" because she needs to lay quiet. When she's on duty, other people can't pet her, or she gets distracted. That's why her vest says "please don't pet me, I'm working.<br />When we're alone, she is just like any pet dog and is snuggled and loved. Maybe even more so because we're so close.<br /><br />Kevin...Not sure, but maybe contacting the place I got Dixie. They help people self train. The staff there are GREAT!<br />www.greatplainsdogs.comMollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07563743917551672283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3190081544755555396.post-69924615484335775172006-12-04T09:16:00.000-06:002006-12-04T09:16:00.000-06:00That is so cool.
I have a beagle that we love so,...That is so cool.<br /><br />I have a beagle that we love so, so much, and I've thought about how to train him to recognize my lows. I can still sense mine, but the symptoms seem to be getting more and more subtle over time.<br /><br />Do you have any resources on how one might go about training a service dog for diabetics?<br /><br />I would greatly appreciate it!Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06896184498657223994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3190081544755555396.post-5877491391126283032006-12-04T01:16:00.000-06:002006-12-04T01:16:00.000-06:00That is amazing! Thank you so much for sharing thi...That is amazing! Thank you so much for sharing this. I did not know that service dogs like this existed!Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14508213573891885604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3190081544755555396.post-44786744663819004202006-12-03T21:46:00.000-06:002006-12-03T21:46:00.000-06:00OOoh, I might spend too much time "loving her up."...OOoh, I might spend too much time "loving her up." So if that's a problem, I probably shouldn't apply for a service dog :)<br /><br />I think it's truly amazing what these animals can do--Man's best friend!melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02949561382847045332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3190081544755555396.post-14384060200623149692006-12-03T21:20:00.000-06:002006-12-03T21:20:00.000-06:00What a great helper!
What is the little thing tha...What a great helper!<br /><br />What is the little thing that is hanging from her collar in the picture? The little red pouch?<br /><br />Can you tell us more about your relationship in terms of the separation between her working and you being able to "love her up"? <br /><br />From the brief exposure I've had to service dogs, when they are "on duty" there are certain things you are not supposed to do. Is that correct?<br /><br />Maybe a topic for another post sometime?<br /><br />Thanks!Scott K. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06601851114190791084noreply@blogger.com