Haven’t posted in a while about my service dog Julia.
She’s doing so well, has really picked up on hallucination discernment. She’s also picking up on my anxiety and panic attacks. Cardiac alert is another one of her tasks as she can detect when I’m about to have a flare up with my POTS.
Service dogs aren’t for everybody, but I am so glad I have Julia in my life. If anyone wants to know more information about service dogs, let me know.
Here’s a couple pictures of my girl.
Julia is adorable and looks very alert
What is she trained to do when you have symptoms?
Different things for different scenarios. For instance if I’m having a panic attack she Will get in my lap and do deep pressure therapy. If I’m having a hallucination, I point towards what I’m seeing, if it’s not really there she boops my leg with her nose, if there really is something there I know how she acts in order for me to know it’s real. She does a crying response by getting her nose between my hands and my face and if I’m laying down she will come lay on my chest for more DPT to calm down a panic attack or if I had a flashback same deal.
I’m so happy for you that you get to have such a helpful and loving service dog!
What a sweet and pretty gal!
I’m so happy that she helps you out. 
she is so cute and sounds so smart. dogs r the best
@Hanna_Foxx did you use a training service or train Julia yourself?
I’m glad you have such a great dog.
Im still considering getting a service dog … I’ve applied but will take a few weeks to hear back and then even more checks and maybe 2 years before I get the dog if I get through ok.
Do you know if they can help with dysregulation?
I worked closely with a trainer for the first year, then I did the rest by myself. We do service dog meet ups that are like group training sessions with our friends
I’m happy to see that you’ve got each other!
Great photos, I hope that you both have a lovely life together. Thanks for sharing 
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