My Border Collie, Rowena: Trials & Tribulations of a Psychiatric Service Dog & Her Handler

"Is tu gra mo croi." Jayden's Rowena, or Rowena (meaning: "White Mane") is the name of the beautiful black and white freckled Border Collie that I have raised and trained to become my service dog. She has given me something that many care providers have never been able to give me... an increase in my level of functioning that has enabled me to become a more active member of my community. This is a journal of the triumphs and trials of our wonderful partnership.

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

Three Birthdays Without Rowena

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  Coming up this weekend marks Rosie's 19th Birthday. I have been without her for 3 birthdays so far and it doesn't seem to get much...
Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Final Goodbyes

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  Yesterday was a very sad day, but not one that we were not expecting to come soon. Rowena's doctor told us Rowena has Stage four Kidne...
Wednesday, December 30, 2020

An Introduction to Rowena's Retirement and Geriatric Life

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 It has been so long since I have posted here due to issues with accessibility to internet and wifi. So much has gone on and so much is chan...
Wednesday, August 05, 2015

Service Dog Photos Needed for Training Posters and Pamphlets--- Online Registered Dogs Need Not Apply!

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I will be seeking photos of S ervice Dogs (with or without their disabled  handlers) to use in some upcoming personal projects.  The projec...
Monday, August 11, 2014

How Do "Fakers" Hurt Real Disabled People and Their Real Service Dogs?

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My husband, Chris, posing with Rosie, my Service Dog on her first ever Schooner ride!   Just yesterday I met a person who told me that...
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