Hello from KC

Offdoodykcrn · 12-02-2012, 05:00 PM

I found this site when I googled "German shepherd moaning" to see if this behavior was common. My situation is similar to 'Brightelf' (Loud moaning-- this is new) and I was delighted to read the comments. My husband Doug was a paraplegic since 1985 & his health had been getting progressively worse. He had a stroke in 2005 & could no longer pick anything up off the floor from his wheelchair without falling out of it, and I was worried to leave the house unless he was in bed. We looked into getting a service dog & found a trainer willing to find & train a GSD for the role, since Doug grew up with them & loved the breed. We were so blessed to get Dakota. If Doug dropped something, Dakota was there to pick it up, help with a wide range of tasks & helped Doug feel independent again. Doug passed away last year & Dakota transitioned from service dog to grief counselor. I can't imagine getting through the last year without him. I'm now helping Dakota's trainer to work with more disabled people find service dogs, particularly returning veterans.

dogfaeries · 12-02-2012, 06:10 PM

Welcome to the forum! Sounds like Dakota is a very special dog.

1sttimeforgsd · 12-02-2012, 06:29 PM

Hello and Welcome, sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. Sounds like you are very giving in helping the disabled and returning veterans in their need. Please share pics of your boy, we love pictures on here.

Nigel · 12-05-2012, 12:26 AM

I'm sorry you lost your husband. Dakota sounds like a great dog, I'm glad he was able to help you through the rough times.

gmcwife1 · 12-06-2012, 12:49 AM

I'm sorry about the loss of your husband

Glad you and Dakota found us

Nikitta · 12-06-2012, 12:56 AM

Welcome to you and your wonderful dog. Sorry for your loss.

12-02-2012, 05:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
Offdoodykcrn New Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Kansas City Posts: 1	Hello from KC I found this site when I googled "German shepherd moaning" to see if this behavior was common. My situation is similar to 'Brightelf' (Loud moaning-- this is new) and I was delighted to read the comments. My husband Doug was a paraplegic since 1985 & his health had been getting progressively worse. He had a stroke in 2005 & could no longer pick anything up off the floor from his wheelchair without falling out of it, and I was worried to leave the house unless he was in bed. We looked into getting a service dog & found a trainer willing to find & train a GSD for the role, since Doug grew up with them & loved the breed. We were so blessed to get Dakota. If Doug dropped something, Dakota was there to pick it up, help with a wide range of tasks & helped Doug feel independent again. Doug passed away last year & Dakota transitioned from service dog to grief counselor. I can't imagine getting through the last year without him. I'm now helping Dakota's trainer to work with more disabled people find service dogs, particularly returning veterans.

12-02-2012, 06:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
dogfaeries Master Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oklahoma City metro Posts: 994	Welcome to the forum! Sounds like Dakota is a very special dog. __________________ ~ Diane in Okla Carly - AKC CH, Herding Instinct Certificate Sage - Ch. pointed, Herding Instinct Certificate Russell - GSD puppy

12-02-2012, 06:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
1sttimeforgsd Crowned Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,824	Hello and Welcome, sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. Sounds like you are very giving in helping the disabled and returning veterans in their need. Please share pics of your boy, we love pictures on here. __________________ karen, mom to: ace-gsd (bi-color) 6/14/2010 mandy-yellow lab 1/31/2009 baby-terrier mix 11/25/2000

12-06-2012, 12:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
gmcwife1 Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,394	I'm sorry about the loss of your husband Glad you and Dakota found us __________________ ~ Dori ~ Kenai - 10 yr old Samoyed Koda - 8 yr old Samoyed Max - 4 yr old rescue Persian Nita - 01/26/2012 GSD

12-05-2012, 12:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
Nigel Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 1,486	I'm sorry you lost your husband. Dakota sounds like a great dog, I'm glad he was able to help you through the rough times.

12-06-2012, 12:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
Nikitta Master Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 837	Welcome to you and your wonderful dog. Sorry for your loss.

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