@Terry_Nightingale 

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Terry_Nightingale

Balance assistance dog

Hi does anybody have a balance assistance dog? my SPMS is fast becoming an issue with my balance so I have decided to train one of my labs to help me. I live in Portugal and have not been able to find anyone with previous balance dog training experience so I have researched, researched and researched and will embark on the next part of my Journey with my four legged companion a yellow lab called Charlie! If any one has a service dog that has been specifically trained for balance assistance I would love to here from you the good, the bad and the warts as well! I have read that they are being used more and more to assist in helping you with a balance problem so someone out there must have a story to tell! Many thanks
@mammamoose

What an excellent idea. I want one too! :) best of luck with training Charlie please keep us updated on his progress. x MM

@KoffeeLover

I'm applying for an assistance dog through Canine Partners (met them at MS Life, they were very positive about matching me with a suitable dog!!) not just for balance issues, but also a number of other things. I'm really looking forward to it, even though it will take about 2 years!!