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Archive for June, 2008

My Canine Smoke Alarm!

Posted in Fidos For Freedom, assistance dogs, cochlear implant, deafness, dog related, hearing assistance dogs, hearing loss, tagged , , , , on June 25, 2008 | 4 Comments »

Guess what?  Chloe alerted me to a fire today!
I was home alone working in the office upstairs, and she kept getting up and going to the office door and sniffing the air.  I’d call her back to lay down and kept working… I guess my nose isn’t what hers is!  She did this at least [...]

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Hearing the THUMP of Cantaloupe

Posted in cochlear implant, cochlear implants, deafness, hearing loss, tagged , , on June 24, 2008 | 1 Comment »

I went to the grocery store this morning.  I try to go in the morning now that the heat is really intense.  It’s easier on me, and easier on Chloe.  It’s amazing how hot a parking lot can get by noon!  Needless to say, we’ve started running most of our errands in the morning.
Today I [...]

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Waiting for the Woof

Posted in Challenge, assistance dogs, dog related, tagged , , , , on June 23, 2008 | 1 Comment »

People who love dogs often get along great.  Folks who have an interest in dog-training, often find that they, too, can easily become friends.  Those who are in training or waiting for a service dog, have a unique bond of shared experiences, dreams, and a new-found independence.
I am very blessed to live close to Fidos [...]

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Family Dog

Posted in Kyersten, dog related, tagged , on June 21, 2008 | 1 Comment »

So today Mom went to look at a dog we may get. A fourth dog! Wow!
He’ll be filling a hole we haven’t had since our dog Max passed away…the Family Dog. Chloe is mom’s hearing assistance dog, my two dogs are, well, my two dogs…the Family Dog has a special place in the family. He [...]

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Vets and our …

Posted in Fidos For Freedom, assistance dogs, dog related, service dogs, tagged , , , , on June 20, 2008 | 1 Comment »

Pets! WORKING DOGS!

CHLOE FEELING VERY PLAYFUL AFTER A TRIP TO THE VET THAT INCLUDED A MASSAGE!

My probationary year through Fidos For Freedom, Inc., was over on May 11th. Chloe was “officially” turned over to me! As we have been working together 24/7 since April 11, 2007, I have thought of her as [...]

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Fatigue, Fear and COPING!

Posted in cochlear implant, deafness, hearing loss, tagged , on June 17, 2008 | 1 Comment »

Hearing Loss and Fatigue
I go to bed most nights with nothing left. It takes so much energy to participate in conversations all day, that I’m often asleep within minutes. I have learned to actually schedule a full 8 hours of sleep each night. If I’m feeling particularly fatigued because of “extra” busy-ness… I even try [...]

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The Dangers of Obsessions

Posted in Challenge, assistance dogs, deafness, dog related, hearing loss, tagged , , , , on June 11, 2008 | 1 Comment »

We all have obsessions. Some folks live for Wendy’s Frosty’s, other’s may be addicted to the series “24“. (I hope hubby isn’t reading this!) Sometimes people become obsessed with a person, a movie star, music, weight loss, or blogging. (gulp)
Obsessions are actually an unhealthy preoccupation with something. It’s perfectly normal [...]

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