Mobility Service Dogs
Service dogs aiding an individual with physical limitations can be invaluable. These dogs allow their person to be more mobile, giving their person a greater independence, confidence, and freedom.
These dogs do not replace mobility aids, but help people live better lives. This includes a wide array of conditions. We carefully vet our mobility service dogs to ensure good health and ability to perform their job.
Examples of conditions:
Cerebral Palsy
Parkinson’s Disease
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Fibromyalgia
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
Traumatic Brain Injuries
“You may say to yourself, this sounds too good to be true. My experience really has been as pleasant and enjoyable as promised.”
Tasks
Each individual is unique, and we account for that during the training process. Your service dog will be matched and individually trained to your lifestyle, needs, and desires.
All of our service dogs learn at least 1 task to help their person manage their disability.
Balance Assistance
Using a strap on a harness, a dog can be trained to help you keep your balance while walking or standing.
Help get up from a chair and off of the floor
A dog can be trained to walk forwards while you hold onto a strap on the vest. It is a steady pull, aiding your balance while you get up from a seat or the floor.
We carefully evaluate the safety of the dog and person with each mobility task. This task can significantly help someone dealing with a variety of conditions, but a dog should not replicate a mobility aid such as a walker or wheelchair.
Press automatic door buttons
Doors can be difficult to open for many people. Dogs can be trained to jump up and press the automatic door buttons on command. This removes the responsibility from the handler and makes the experience of entering buildings far more pleasant.
Carry items in a backpack
Dogs are able to wear a backpack that holds objects that would otherwise be difficult to carry. This can allow you to freely use your mobility aid.
We help determine how much weight the dog can physically carry for longer periods of time.
Deep Pressure Therapy (DPT)
DPT involves the dog leaning against or lying down on top of the handler. For those with mobility issues, the warmth, pressure and contact with the dog can help pain, physical discomfort, and ease anxieties.
DPT can be carried out in many ways depending on the individual’s preference and the size of the dog. The dog could be entirely on top of the person, partially, or with only their head against a person’s chest or lap.
If you are need a mobility service dog,
contact us today!
Email
rollingmeadowsdogs@gmail.com
Call
336-590-4354
Location
148 Bingham Industrial Drive
Denton, North Carolina, 27239