Where to Get a Service Dog for POTS
POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) is an illness that can affect multiple systems in the body and cause dizziness, fatigue, and a range of other symptoms. Having a service dog can help manage symptoms, allowing for an improved quality of life.
Organizations that Train and Place Service Dogs for POTS
- Dogs for Life: Service Canines for POTS – This organization offers therapy, service, and emotional support dogs for POTS. They provide extensive training for service dogs to help individuals with POTS in physical tasks such as balance and autonomic nervous system regulation.
- Modern K-9 Service Dog Fund – This organization helps individuals with POTS by providing assistance dog purchase and training. They also foster existing service dogs for individuals with POTS.
- Canine Partners for Life – This organization provides service dogs specifically trained to support individuals with POTS. They also provide programs to teach people how to train their own service dogs.
Tips for Choosing a Service Dog
- Make sure the organization you’re considering has a good reputation and experience with service dogs for POTS.
- Find out if the organization provides any type of long-term support after the dog is placed.
- Research the types of services offered by each organization, and decide which type of dog is right for your needs.
- Make sure the dog’s personality and temperament is compatible with yours.
- Consider the type of training that is being offered and the way it will be conducted.
Having a service dog can be a wonderful way to manage the symptoms of POTS and improve your quality of life. Contact any of the above organizations to find out more information about how to obtain a service dog for POTS.
