[nagdu] Tired, depressed and discouraged

[The Pawpower Pack]

Hey Gale,

I also have Meniere's but am profoundly deaf because my meniere's is  
triggered by Allergies and when I returned to New Orleans after  
Katrina I had an allergic reaction to all of the mold there.

I understand what you mean about the pull of the dog when out walking  
helping to balance and keep you upright.

I wasn't reading the list much because I've just returned from  
vacation.  However, have you thought of training your own guide dog  
since you OT'd your service dogs?
If you don't want to answer feel free to tell me to mind my own  
business.
I am also an owner trainer and am partnered with Laveau a Doberman and  
something-something mix whom I adopted from a shelter two years ago  
today.
It was very challenging training a dog as a Deafblind person, and with  
balance issues.  It certainly isn't for everyone.

I'm currently doing physical therapy to try and get the vertigo under  
control.  It is helping somewhat but once my insurance approves it  
I'll be using a walker in the home both to keep me upright and so I  
can have something in front of me to hit the walls before me.

Best of luck!

Rox and the Herbal HenchHounds
Bristol (retired), Mill'E SD. and Laveau Guide Dog, CGC.
"It has always been the prerogative of children and half-wits to point  
out that the emperor has no clothes. But the half-wit remains a half- 
wit, and the emperor remains an emperor."-- Neil Gaiman
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