Category Archives: Night Terrors

Anxiety, Bipolar, Depression, Military, Navy, Night Terrors, Panic Attack, PTSD, San Antonio, Texas, Veteran, Wounded Warrior

CONGRATS TO WOUNDED WARRIOR STEVE AND “ELLIE”

CONGRATULATIONS TO WOUNDED WARRIOR (NAVY) STEVE AND HIS NOW SERVICE DOG, GREAT DANE “ELLIE”!!!!!!!!!! THEY PASSED THEIR PUBLIC ACCESS TEST – AND ELLIE IS AN OFFICIAL RED CROSS THERAPY DOG, AS WELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Steve suffers from PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and night terrors – but not much anymore since he’s had ELLIE!!

Laurie writes:

“What can I say? Service Dog Ellie is an absolutely perfect, on-point, sharp as a tack, loving Great Dane. Her relationship with her handler, Steve, is unbelievable. There is nothing this team can’t do! Ellie is truly a model Service Dog, and she brings so much joy to Steve and his whole family! Ellie does many extra tasks like “covers”, “deep pressure therapy”, waking Steve up from night terrors, and she goes from room to room checking on each member of the house before she lies down! Ellie had also earned her Red Cross patch, and accompanies Steve to disaster relief areas, where she provides therapy for those in distress! She is on her way to her third trip for flood victims, where she is treated like a queen at the places they stay! Here are pictures of Ellie on her first Amtrak train ride!

SCORING OF THE PUBLIC ACCESS CERTIFICATION TEST
Always=All the time
Mostly=Most of the time (more than half of time)
Sometimes=Some of the time (half or less of the time)
Never=Never demonstrated the skill
The team must score all ‘Always’ or’ Mostly’ ’ responses on the A-M-S-N parts of the test.
The team must score at least 80% “YES” answers on the “YES” “NO” portion of the test.
All questions marked by an asterisk (*) must be answered by a “YES” response.

CONTROLLED UNLOAD OUT OF VEHICLE:

Ellie did not try to leave vehicle until given release command.

Ellie waited in the vehicle until released.* Yes
Ellie waited outside the vehicle under control. Yes
Ellie remained under control while another dog was walked. Yes

APPROACHING THE BUILDING:

Relative heel position, not straining or forging.

Ellie stayed in relative heel position. Always
Ellie was calm around traffic.* Yes
Ellie stopped when Steven came to a halt. Always

CONTROLLED ENTRY THROUGH A DOORWAY

Ellie waited quietly at the door until commanded to enter.* Yes
Ellie waited on the inside until able to return to heel position.* Yes

HEELING THROUGH THE BUILDING

Ellie was within the prescribed distance of Steven. Always
Ellie ignored the public, remaining focused on Steven. Always
Ellie readily adjusted to speed changes. Always
Ellie readily turned corners–did not have to be tugged or jerked to change direction. Always
Ellie readily maneuvered through tight quarters. Always

SIX FOOT RECALL ON LEAD

Ellie responded readily to the recall command–did not stray away, seek attention from others, or trudge slowly.* Yes
Ellie remained under control and focused on Steven.* Yes
Ellie came within the prescribed distance of Steven.* Yes
Ellie came directly to Steven.* Yes

SITS ON COMMAND

Ellie responded promptly to the command to sit. Always
Ellie remained under control around food–not trying to get food and not needing repeated corrections.* Yes
Ellie remained composed while the shopping cart passed–did not shy away, show signs of fear, etc.* Yes
Ellie maintained a sit-stay while being petted by a stranger.* Yes

DOWNS ON COMMAND

Ellie responded promptly to the command to down. Always
Ellie remained under control around the food–not trying to get food and not needing repeated corrections.* Yes
Ellie remained in control while the child approached – child should not taunt Ellie or be overly dramatic.* Yes

NOISE DISTRACTIONS

If Ellie jumps, turns, or shows a quick startle type reaction, that is fine. Ellie should not show fear, aggression, or continue to be affected by the noise.

Ellie remained composed during the noise distraction.* Yes

RESTAURANT

Ellie is unobtrusive and out of the way of patrons and employees as much as possible.* Yes
Ellie maintained proper behavior, ignoring food and being quiet.* Yes

OFF LEAD

When told to drop the leash, the team maintained control and Steven got the leash back in position.* Yes

DOG TAKEN BY ANOTHER PERSON

Another person can take Ellie’s leash and Steven can move away without aggression or undue stress on the part of Ellie.* Yes

CONTROLLED EXIT

Ellie stayed in relative heel position. Always
Ellie was calm around traffic.* Yes
Ellie stopped when Steven came to a halt. Always

CONTROLLED LOAD INTO VEHICLE

Ellie waited until commanded to enter the vehicle. Yes
Ellie readily entered the vehicle upon command. Yes

TEAM RELATIONSHIP

When Ellie did well, Steven praised Ellie. Always
Ellie is relaxed, confident, and friendly. Always
Steven kept Ellie under control. Always
Steven was prepared with proper working materials and equipment in case of an access confrontation (laws, etc.). Yes

PASS TEST: Yes – 110%

Anxiety, Depression, Night Terrors, Panic Attack, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

CONGRATS TO CHRISTIAN AND ELLEN

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CONGRATULATIONS TO CLIENT CHRISTIAN AND HIS NOW SERVICE DOG, “ELLEN”!!! THEY PASSED THE PUBLIC ACCESS TEST!!! Christian suffers from PTSD, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and night terrors. Christian was a first responder at Ground Zero (in an unofficial capacity) and suffered from sexual abuse as a child.

Trainer Robin, in Philadelphia, writes:

“Service Dog “Ellen” was initially trained as a Seeing Eye dog through another organization. Therefore commands are different, and she was trained to walk further ahead (hip to leg) and to keep the leash taut. She is, however, extremely bonded, obedient, enthusiastic and responsive. Great dog!

Location of where PAT took place: Bridgewater Commons, NJ

SCORING OF THE PUBLIC ACCESS CERTIFICATION TEST Always=All the time Mostly=Most of the time (more than half of time) Sometimes=Some of the time (half or less of the time) Never=Never demonstrated the skill The team must score all ‘Always’ or’ Mostly’ ’ responses on the A-M-S-N parts of the test.
The team must score at least 80% “YES” answers on the “YES” “NO” portion of the test.
All questions marked by an asterisk (*) must be answered by a “YES” response.

CONTROLLED UNLOAD OUT OF VEHICLE:

Ellen did not try to leave vehicle until given release command.

Ellen waited in the vehicle until released.* Yes
Ellen waited outside the vehicle under control. Yes
Ellen remained under control while another dog was walked. Yes

APPROACHING THE BUILDING:

Relative heel position, not straining or forging.

Ellen stayed in relative heel position. Always
Ellen was calm around traffic.* Yes
Ellen stopped when Christian came to a halt. Always

CONTROLLED ENTRY THROUGH A DOORWAY

Ellen waited quietly at the door until commanded to enter.* Yes Ellen waited on the inside until able to return to heel position.* Yes

HEELING THROUGH THE BUILDING

Ellen was within the prescribed distance of Christian. Mostly
Ellen ignored the public, remaining focused on Christian. Always Ellen readily adjusted to speed changes. Always
Ellen readily turned corners–did not have to be tugged or jerked to change direction. Always
Ellen readily maneuvered through tight quarters. Always

SIX FOOT RECALL ON LEAD

Ellen responded readily to the recall command–did not stray away, seek attention from others, or trudge slowly.* Yes
Ellen remained under control and focused on Christian.* Yes Ellen came within the prescribed distance of Christian.* Yes
Ellen came directly to Christian.* Yes

SITS ON COMMAND

Ellen responded promptly to the command to sit. Mostly
Ellen remained under control around food–not trying to get food and not needing repeated corrections.* Yes
Ellen remained composed while the shopping cart passed–did not shy away, show signs of fear, etc.* Yes
Ellen maintained a sit-stay while being petted by a stranger.* Yes

DOWNS ON COMMAND

Ellen responded promptly to the command to down. Mostly
Ellen remained under control around the food–not trying to get food and not needing repeated corrections.* Yes
Ellen remained in control while the child approached – child should not taunt Ellen or be overly dramatic.* Yes

NOISE DISTRACTIONS

If Ellen jumps, turns, or shows a quick startle type reaction, that is fine. Ellen should not show fear, aggression, or continue to be affected by the noise.

Ellen remained composed during the noise distraction.* Yes

RESTAURANT

Ellen is unobtrusive and out of the way of patrons and employees as much as possible.* Yes
Ellen maintained proper behavior, ignoring food and being quiet.* Yes

OFF LEAD

When told to drop the leash, the team maintained control and Christian got the leash back in position.* Yes

DOG TAKEN BY ANOTHER PERSON

Another person can take Ellen’s leash and Christian can move away without aggression or undue stress on the part of Ellen.* Yes

CONTROLLED EXIT

Ellen stayed in relative heel position. Always
Ellen was calm around traffic.* Yes
Ellen stopped when Christian came to a halt. Always

CONTROLLED LOAD INTO VEHICLE

Ellen waited until commanded to enter the vehicle. Yes
Ellen readily entered the vehicle upon command. Yes

TEAM RELATIONSHIP

When Ellen did well, Christian praised Ellen. Always
Ellen is relaxed, confident, and friendly. Always
Christian kept Ellen under control. Always
Christian was prepared with proper working materials and equipment in case of an access confrontation (laws, etc.). No

PASS TEST: Yes

Agoraphobia, Anxiety, Bipolar, Night Terrors, PTSD, San Antonio, Texas

CONGRATS TO KERRI AND BANDIT

CONGRATULATIONS TO CLIENT KERRI AND HER NOW SERVICE DOG, CORGI “BANDIT”!! THEY PASSED THEIR PUBLIC ACCESS TEST!!

Kerri suffers from PTSD, agoraphobia, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and night terrors which are a result of the PTSD. She also has type 2 diabetes and often forgets to eat properly or at the right times.

Trainer Beverli performed the PAT at the HEB Grocery Store in New Braunfels. They scored an “Always” on the questions marked by an asterisk (*), and will continue to work on the commands that had a “Mostly” response.

SCORING OF THE PUBLIC ACCESS CERTIFICATION TEST
Always=All the time
Mostly=Most of the time (more than half of time)
Sometimes=Some of the time (half or less of the time)
Never=Never demonstrated the skill
The team must score all ‘Always’ or’ Mostly’ ’ responses on the A-M-S-N parts of the test.
The team must score at least 80% “YES” answers on the “YES” “NO” portion of the test.
All questions marked by an asterisk (*) must be answered by a “YES” response.

CONTROLLED UNLOAD OUT OF VEHICLE:

Bandit did not try to leave vehicle until given release command.

Bandit waited in the vehicle until released.* Yes
Bandit waited outside the vehicle under control. Yes
Bandit remained under control while another dog was walked. Yes

APPROACHING THE BUILDING:

Relative heel position, not straining or forging.

Bandit stayed in relative heel position. Mostly
Bandit was calm around traffic.* Yes
Bandit stopped when Kerri came to a halt. Mostly

CONTROLLED ENTRY THROUGH A DOORWAY

Bandit waited quietly at the door until commanded to enter.* Yes
Bandit waited on the inside until able to return to heel position.* Yes

HEELING THROUGH THE BUILDING

Bandit was within the prescribed distance of Kerri. Always
Bandit ignored the public, remaining focused on Kerri. Mostly
Bandit readily adjusted to speed changes. Mostly
Bandit readily turned corners–did not have to be tugged or jerked to change direction. Mostly
Bandit readily maneuvered through tight quarters. Always

SIX FOOT RECALL ON LEAD

Bandit responded readily to the recall command–did not stray away, seek attention from others, or trudge slowly.* Yes
Bandit remained under control and focused on Kerri.* Yes
Bandit came within the prescribed distance of Kerri.* Yes
Bandit came directly to Kerri.* Yes

SITS ON COMMAND

Bandit responded promptly to the command to sit. Mostly
Bandit remained under control around food–not trying to get food and not needing repeated corrections.* Yes
Bandit remained composed while the shopping cart passed–did not shy away, show signs of fear, etc.* Yes
Bandit maintained a sit-stay while being petted by a stranger.* Yes

DOWNS ON COMMAND

Bandit responded promptly to the command to down. Always
Bandit remained under control around the food–not trying to get food and not needing repeated corrections.* Yes
Bandit remained in control while the child approached – child should not taunt Bandit or be overly dramatic.* Yes

NOISE DISTRACTIONS

If Bandit jumps, turns, or shows a quick startle type reaction, that is fine. Bandit should not show fear, aggression, or continue to be affected by the noise.

Bandit remained composed during the noise distraction.* Yes

RESTAURANT

Bandit is unobtrusive and out of the way of patrons and employees as much as possible.* Yes
Bandit maintained proper behavior, ignoring food and being quiet.* Yes

OFF LEAD

When told to drop the leash, the team maintained control and Kerri got the leash back in position.* Yes

DOG TAKEN BY ANOTHER PERSON

Another person can take Bandit’s leash and Kerri can move away without aggression or undue stress on the part of Bandit.* Yes

CONTROLLED EXIT

Bandit stayed in relative heel position. Mostly
Bandit was calm around traffic.* Yes
Bandit stopped when Kerri came to a halt. Always

CONTROLLED LOAD INTO VEHICLE

Bandit waited until commanded to enter the vehicle. Yes
Bandit readily entered the vehicle upon command. Yes

TEAM RELATIONSHIP

When Bandit did well, Kerri praised Bandit. Always
Bandit is relaxed, confident, and friendly. Always
Kerri kept Bandit under control. Mostly
Kerri was prepared with proper working materials and equipment in case of an access confrontation (laws, etc.). Yes

PASS TEST: Yes