Over the years I have learned to NEVER doubt the dogs when they are trying to communicate that something is going on with us. We may always understand WHAT they are trying to tell us…..but never doubt the message. Yes I have gone to the dr and said “somethings wrong because my dog wont stop alerting and it isn’t my bgs…..the first time it turned out to be a infection”. The NOSE KNOWS!
The story I am about to share is from a family that has a 10 month yellow lab female from Blackjack Allie litter last summer. Her name is Roxy and she normally works for her boy as a diabetic alert dog. This family has done a incredible job with her and her alerting and obedience is amazing especially considering her age!
About a month ago I received notice that the mom (non T1D) was in the hospital due to seizures. I notified them to “WATCH THAT PUP…in regards to mom”. They then attended a online class where we had a far more detailed conversation about things to watch for.
This morning I received this from the mom “She is so clingly to me, when I told her "place" this morning she wouldn't listen and kept sitting on my feet and head on my lap... Then this... (video) I tremor or seize from one hand or arm or leg to the other, it's so weird, but she just licks or paws at me til I stop”
I am a tough ole bird but this video moved me to tears. This is a diabetic alert dog who is now alerting to seizures as well. All I can say is this SOME DAY I HOPE TO BE HALF AS AMAZING AS THESE DOGS
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