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How to Train a Service Dog
September 29, 2019 by Emma Lunsford Click here for full article, Images and videos Every dog-lover knows the internal struggle of seeing a service dog with a “DO NOT PET” vest on. As hard as it is, it’s super important to know that service dogs aren’t defined as pets, but as workers. And for some people, they’re absolutely […]
Roslyn’s Quest for a Service Dog to Assist with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
In response to one mother’s request for help, proposed legislation requiring insurance companies to provide coverage for the costs for service dogs will be considered by lawmakers in Hartford, CT. Roslyn is navigating the process of obtaining a service dog for assistance with her EDS needs. The community is rallying behind her! By Kathleen Schassler, The […]
Ehlers-Danlos Service Dog is Nominated for Kennel Club Award
EDSer Shelley and her service dog, Kibble, have been nominated for the Kennel Club’s Eukanuba “Friends For Life” competition. He has helped her regain much independence! The dog is trained to assist Shelley in all aspects of her life, including retrieving items and pressing the alarm button on the phone if she has an emergency. A Dunstable dog lover and […]
Can I Pet It?: Understanding Animal Helpers
You hear a cat meowing as you walk past your neighbor’s apartment. Your lease says you can’t have any animals—she’s going to be in big trouble if the property manager finds out. You visit your grandmother in the rehab hospital, and she’s holding a bunny rabbit and smiling widely. At dinner that night with your […]
The fully accessible guide to training an emotional support dog
Created by Lori Zaino This article was reprinted with permission from this author . The complete article is available at this link Covered in this guide The lowdown on emotional support dogs: what they are, how they differ from service dogs, who should get one, and how to certify them. Breeds/types of dogs that make […]
“Disjointed” is a new book for patients with hEDS/HSD and their physicians
Disjointed is now live on Amazon and shipping. Click here for a link to order online, Description: Disjointed is for patients with hEDS/HSD and the physicians who treat them. hEDS/HSD is an underrecognized, complex, multisystemic disorder, with the silos of healthcare’s specialties often working against effective and efficient treatment. With 21 specialist & 6 resource chapters, […]
Living With EDS: Judgment from Others
“When you judge another, you do not define them, you define yourself” – Wayne Dyer Living with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is like being a doll that is stitched together but whose stitches are slowly coming apart at the seams. You know it, you feel the pain but are powerless to stop it. You have […]
Diagnosing EDS
[This content is outdated. Our team is currently working on an update. Stay tuned and come back later.] Diagnostic criteria differs depending on which type of EDS is suspected. Criteria for the 3 most common types of EDS are described below. Hypermobility Type: The Hypermobility Type is the most common form of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. It is characterized […]
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