Balance Dog

[Hooverd65]

I've been doing a lot of reading and listening and came across the suggestion to get a Balance Service Dog.

I'm really considering it. Sure is a big investment, but I'm thinking before I'm wheelchair bound this may actually help me stay mobile longer. Any thoughts out there?

[jimeka]

What is a balance dog? 😊

[rjoneslaw in reply to jimeka]

I just searched for it here is a link to what I found. Basically you use the dog instead of a cane. It is a service dog trained for helping with balance. Down side with this cane you have to walk and feed it 😁🤣😂😃

google.com/search?q=balance...

[jimeka in reply to rjoneslaw]

Hmm 🤔 expensive thank you 😊

[Hooverd65 in reply to jimeka]

I'd be happy to feed 'her' I have to eat may as well add a "bowl" to the table😉

On 2nd note we'll be walking each other

Sounds like a win win

[Hidden in reply to Hooverd65]

Healthcare for your balance dog isn't something you can skimp on. Pooper Scooper activity may prove to be more than you can handle.

A soft seated wheeler rollator with brakes is probably more inline with what a person with MS needs. I'm speaking from experience.

[Hooverd65 in reply to jimeka]

She cost me 2K, plus 700 for the first 6wks of basic training. Then when she gets 6mths she goes into Service Train that starts at 5k

[jimeka in reply to Hooverd65]

Let us know how she gets on with her training please, Blessings Jimeka 🦋

[Hooverd65 in reply to jimeka]

I definitely will thanks....

[rjoneslaw]

I never heard of this what is a balance dog?

[Kenu]

I know now you can write off the cost and upkeep of the dog on your taxes 👍😉🙏😊. Good Luck sounds neat ☺️. Ken 🐾🐾

[Hooverd65 in reply to Kenu]

Glad to hear about tax break,thanks.

I'm on the hunt for one hopefully it won't be to expensive, but if it's worth it I'm in.

[falalalala]

I'm all for it as I love dogs.

I have a German Shepherd who has helped me get off the floor when I get done exercising.He also laid by my side when I fell until my husband came home to get me.

He has only been trained in basic obedience and not as a service dog but what he does know and do instinctively is very helpful and beyond charming to me.

They are great companions as well

[Lilith08]

The first I heard about balance assistance dogs was when I saw a story about someone with a Great Dane. Here’s some info and things to consider:

verywellhealth.com/balance-...

[pamgarner]

what a wonderful idea and may in my future,i do think it may be more than I could take care of,he would expect to be walked everyday not just when I think I feel good

[Lgraham78108]

I have a service dog wanna be. He may be a balence dog. He helps me get up. He walks beside me leaning into me so I don’t fall. He is not frightened about my walker and walks next to my walker. He helps me get in/out of the shower. My dr offered to certify him, but in reality-he is the family pet. That is why I say wanna be.

Lisa

[Jj12010]

Yes very expensive so I adopted bull mastiff. He helps as much as possible and is great with other pets. He has assisted me more than a few times. I just couldn’t afford a true balance companion . Boy does he watch me. I walk him with electric chair. My dream is to really walk him, I guess goal he deserves it.