Successful Pawtners
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We specialize in Diabetic Alert Dogs & Seizure Alert/Response Dogs
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My name is Justin. I am 14 years old. I have had diabetes for 5 years. I knew that I needed a diabetic alert dog when I stopped feeling my low blood sugars.
This happened when I started to grow very tall. The doctors told me that the hormones made me not feel my blood sugars. I have had some very scary situations happen because of this.
I did not want to go to my friend house because I was afraid that I would have a big low and I could not get help. I felt that by getting a diabetic alert dog I would be safer and protected.
Duke is a Newfoundland. He is 140 pounds and will get bigger. I am 6’ 2” and will also grow more. I needed a big dog to be my diabetic alert dog. Duke is perfect.
From the first moment that I saw him, I knew that he was the dog for me. My mom says that we act alike.
Duke has been a great diabetic dog. He alerts for all my lows and now highs. He is accurate and he does not stop trying to alert, even when I do not pay attention. We are learning how to communicate with each other. I realize that he is always right when he alerts me. Sometimes, I do not want to believe it.
Since I have had Duke, I have not had lows that drop below 60. This is very good for me, since I have 3-5 lows a day at times. The doctors are adjusting my insulin and Duke keeps me safe. I know my mom and dad can relax a little bit knowing that I have a 4 legged furry friend at my side
Justin's Mothers Story
As a parent of a child with type 1 diabetes, I must say that there are not many things to be thankful for. Justin is ALWAYS on my mind. I cannot think of a time where my mind is free of thoughts of the diabetes. Is Justin safe; who is there to help him; what is his blood sugar; does he have too much 'on board.' I am thankful for Heaven Scent Paws.
Justin experiences frequent, severe lows that he is unaware of. We have been working closely with our endocrinologist to manage this, but we needed something else to help here. I had the fortunate experience of meeting a diabetic alert dog and I knew that this was the answer for our son.
I researched many organizations and decided upon Heaven Scent Paws. The format of the training made sense to us. The 3 week intensive was ideal for our busy world as well. The trainers were available 24/7 for the 3 weeks. That unique availability was appealing to us.
When I applied for Heaven Scent Paws, I received a phone call interview within hours. Michele was warm and receptive. She honestly and intently listened to our story and our situation. Justin is a teenager-this is huge challenge in itself! Michele understood this age and was able to provide age appropriate guidance for us. She has a son the same age and she shares similar struggles. Michele made us feel like we were part of her family. She welcomed Justin in with open arms. Justin took some time to warm up-which she also understood and respected. She connected with Justin immediately and she developed a strong working relationship with him. The other trainer, James, related to Justin like a big brother. The rest of the trainers/volunteer staff were all capable, kind and considerate. We need this connection for Justin because he is the individual totally responsible for his alert dog.
Thank you Heaven Scent Paws. Words cannot express how grateful I am.
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