Welcome back to Dyscovery Education! In this episode, we are joined by Blythe Neer, a multi-certified dog trainer specializing in service dogs and scent detection, to discuss everything you need to know about service dogs for those with dysautonomia.
Together, we will explore
*Ways in which dogs can help those with dysautonomia, (2:15)
*Whether they can alert to episodes, (9:51)
*Things to consider before getting a service dog (13:53)
*How to obtain a service dog and (17:49)
*What service dog training looks like. (22:02)
About Blythe
Blythe Neer is a multi-certified dog trainer specializing in service dogs and scent detection. She has dysautonomia as well as several other chronic illnesses and got her start in dog training due to those things. She has worked with over 100 service dog handlers to help train their own dogs worldwide, and is the first to create a fully self paced scent training program for a variety of needs and disabilities. She has two dogs of her own, including her own service dog, and she lives in Northern Colorado. Her favorite clients are dedicated to their dog's wellbeing above all and excited to learn the "whys" of dog training.
To connect with Blythe at Delta Tails LLC, visit https://www.deltatails.com/.
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