waiting is hard - there is so much excitement and time passes so slowly. Use that time to educate yourself; ask questions or post comments or observations. BEST WISHES http://diabeticalertdog.com/forum/list.php?17 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:49:46 -0700 Phorum 5.2.11 http://diabeticalertdog.com/forum/read.php?17,2208,2208#msg-2208 http://diabeticalertdog.com/forum/read.php?17,2208,2208#msg-2208
I've seen some reading reccomendations on some other threads here too, some of which I've read others I have not yet picked up. I'm familiar with housebreaking, training a dog to go to his "place" and games which train dogs to make eye contact. I use the clicker to teach all of these behaviors plus the typical "obedience" stuff like sit, stay, come, "crate",ect..I'm still nervous and have lots of questions and know very little about scent training. When our puppy finally arrives I'm worried I will be saying "okay, our DAD pup is here... Now What?" So I'm asking you all in advance, when we get our pup what would you do in the first four weeks of training?

My son is very excited and is already making up lists of names. We have a lot of support from our friends and family, but I'm also finding people asking "why?". Getting a DAD seems like a pretty personal choice, and I can't really say there is any one reason for wanting the help of a DAD but a large number of reasons. Do any of you out there ever feel like you need to explain your choice to others? I'd be interested to hear the variety of comments coming from people who may not understand the reasoning behind a DAD and how you respond to them.

Cheers~]]> maureenbrown Waiting for our DADog Sat, 14 Aug 2010 18:07:12 -0700 http://diabeticalertdog.com/forum/read.php?17,2044,2044#msg-2044 http://diabeticalertdog.com/forum/read.php?17,2044,2044#msg-2044
Our quest for a DAD dog for Anna Grace started over 2.5 years ago. We worked with an organization and received a great Public Access dog that did not possess and never could possess the scenting necessary to save our child's life. We've been working diligently with Rachel and Wildrose since June of 2009 to find a DAD for Anna Grace. In the past 6 months, Anna Grace's needs have changed to not only include a DAD, but also a dog that can provide some mobility help. Rachel and Wildrose have worked very hard for us and for Anna Grace to make sure that she receives the right dog for her and her needs.

Make haste slowly when trying to find the DAD for your loved one. You will not find an organization with more integrity, more patience, more love than Wildrose Kennels. They will do whatever it takes to make it work for you. Trust Mike and Rachel. They know what they are doing and can think objectively without the emotion that we allow to clutter our own minds. Waiting is hard, yes, but having the WRONG dog is worse.

Kitty Berry
Mom to the beautiful Anna Grace, diagnosed with Type 1 in June 2006]]> tikiberry Waiting for our DADog Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:37:00 -0700 http://diabeticalertdog.com/forum/read.php?17,1861,1861#msg-1861 http://diabeticalertdog.com/forum/read.php?17,1861,1861#msg-1861
I expect every email message is an update from Glennis with pictures, videos, long soliloquies about the amazing talents of Alfie - it feels like being 13 years old again. Will she call, write - should I call - no, don't want to be too 'weird'...who says they want to be young again - NOT ME.]]> longhorn.tim Waiting for our DADog Mon, 10 May 2010 09:11:38 -0700 http://diabeticalertdog.com/forum/read.php?17,1779,1779#msg-1779 http://diabeticalertdog.com/forum/read.php?17,1779,1779#msg-1779
Currently getting over my need for instant satisfaction...

Tim Corbitt
My son is a 10yr old T1 and we are awaiting a DAD from WIld Rose]]> longhorn.tim Waiting for our DADog Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:23:38 -0700 http://diabeticalertdog.com/forum/read.php?17,1361,1361#msg-1361 http://diabeticalertdog.com/forum/read.php?17,1361,1361#msg-1361 Kimmer Waiting for our DADog Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:58:30 -0700 http://diabeticalertdog.com/forum/read.php?17,1173,1173#msg-1173 http://diabeticalertdog.com/forum/read.php?17,1173,1173#msg-1173 I am hoping to start with a pup to train it to be my DAD but I can not seem to find a trainer in my area that has any experience with DADs.Should I just find a trainer to help me with the obedience part and try the scent training myself? I have sooo many questions like should I start with the scent training first and then work on the obedience?Should I start at like 8 weeks with the scent training?At what age should I start taking the puppy out to get it used to the public?
Sorry I have a lot of questions but as you can see I an a little bit nervous and want as much info as I can get.
By the way I am a T1 and was diagnosed at 10 years old and have been living with d for 28 years.
Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated, and I applaud you all for doing a WONDERFUL job with training your DADs !!!!!!!!!!!
Kim in Michigan]]> Kimmer Waiting for our DADog Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:59:27 -0700 http://diabeticalertdog.com/forum/read.php?17,1038,1038#msg-1038 http://diabeticalertdog.com/forum/read.php?17,1038,1038#msg-1038
LETTER: our family wrote a letter explaining Type 1 diabetes, complications Abi had encountered and how a dog would help. We went the letter to friends and family and posted it in key places in our community. Most of our money came from friends and family who donated in order to help abi

PANCAKE BREAKFAST - Applebys will help fundraise by hosting a pancake breakfast for your organization. There is very little cost - minimal investment, but great profit

WEBSITE - we also built a website to promote awareness of type 1 and diabetic alert dogs. We included a link to the organization for which we were raising money

LEMONAIDE STAND - believe it or not, quite a few people have made HUNDREDS of dollars from a LEMONADE STAND!!

??other ideas??]]> nobodybutjustme Waiting for our DADog Sun, 10 Jan 2010 11:19:58 -0700 http://diabeticalertdog.com/forum/read.php?17,766,766#msg-766 http://diabeticalertdog.com/forum/read.php?17,766,766#msg-766 I'm sort of excited about something . . .i 'lifted' about 5 ?s from the forum and both Mike Stewart from Wildrose and Rita Martinez from ClickinCanines provided answers. I will be posting them very soon.
I'm going to beg both of them to address this topic as well. Ultimately, each DAD team (esp. those starting with puppies) will have to make their own decision on this one! I'm pretty sure that Mike and Rita would provide different answers but each would support thier answers with sound logic - I'll beg them each to do "one more" question. I'll be posting these as in a new section: Questions and Answers. I'll try to put those up as soon as I get back from an errand this evening . . . .]]> nobodybutjustme Waiting for our DADog Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:35:02 -0700 http://diabeticalertdog.com/forum/read.php?17,750,750#msg-750 http://diabeticalertdog.com/forum/read.php?17,750,750#msg-750 When you start the puppies off on the leash, are you using a nylon leash or a leather one? Regular collar or harness? I want to start buying some things for when we get our puppy. I thought about making her a care package for Abbie to open on Christmas morning.
Thanks!]]> Shana Eppler Waiting for our DADog Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:40:43 -0700 http://diabeticalertdog.com/forum/read.php?17,557,557#msg-557 http://diabeticalertdog.com/forum/read.php?17,557,557#msg-557 Abi or Rachel, I think I remember reading somewhere about Mr. D having a mat that you take with you when you go places...is this correct, and if so what brand have you found to last or be good quality?]]> Jwatson Waiting for our DADog Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:30:44 -0700 http://diabeticalertdog.com/forum/read.php?17,549,549#msg-549 http://diabeticalertdog.com/forum/read.php?17,549,549#msg-549 Valliegirl Waiting for our DADog Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:21:41 -0700 http://diabeticalertdog.com/forum/read.php?17,541,541#msg-541 http://diabeticalertdog.com/forum/read.php?17,541,541#msg-541 Valliegirl Waiting for our DADog Sun, 20 Sep 2009 18:09:57 -0700