Meet Georgie
Georgie is a Golden Doodle seizure response dog who not only helps Channing after she's had a seizure, but also keeps Channing entertained 24/7.
When she’s not watching over Channing, Georgie likes to watch TV, belch like a sailor, and bob for ice cubes in her water bowl.
She sleeps in bed with a pillow, and is perfectly behaved at restaurants and horse shows—anywhere that manners matter!
Georgie never leaves Channing's side. She lays at Channing’s feet in the classroom, at coffee shops, and on airplanes, always providing Channing the sense of comfort that having epilepsy had taken away from her.
With Georgie at her side, Channing doesn't think twice about when, where, or how big her next seizure will be... she knows Georgie's got her back.
When she’s not watching over Channing, Georgie likes to watch TV, belch like a sailor, and bob for ice cubes in her water bowl.
She sleeps in bed with a pillow, and is perfectly behaved at restaurants and horse shows—anywhere that manners matter!
Georgie never leaves Channing's side. She lays at Channing’s feet in the classroom, at coffee shops, and on airplanes, always providing Channing the sense of comfort that having epilepsy had taken away from her.
With Georgie at her side, Channing doesn't think twice about when, where, or how big her next seizure will be... she knows Georgie's got her back.
The two were united in the fall of 2010 through a generous program offered by Canine Assistants. Located in Milton, Georgia, Canine Assistants has helped over 1,000 people and just recently celebrated their 20th anniversary. They are currently the number one provider of seizure response dogs in the world. The amazing organization hosts about six "doggy boot camps" per year, each lasting two weeks. Don't think you go there just to get a dog. On just the second day you are placed with your new best friend, and from there you have one on one training sessions with your dog's trainer, field trips to the mall and Target, lectures on training, veterinary care, general dog care, and a final exam to top it off. But before they fly you and one caregiver down to Georgia, you've already sent in personality tests, information on your disability, to ensure you are placed with the best match and you don't leave until that has happened. Fit with it's own breeding program and veterinary program, Canine Assistants is truly one of kind.
Georgie fetches Channing’s anti-seizure medications and, if necessary, seeks out help for Channing. But being the working girl she is, Georgie can also get the phone, cell phone, and is learning to get water for Channing as well. Ultimately, Georgie allows Channing to live a more independent life than she otherwise would. But even more, Georgie gives Channing a sense of comfort knowing that a wagging tail and a doodley face will always be there when she wakes up from a seizure.
With her apricot-colored curls, long eyelashes, and gregarious nature, Georgie brings joy and smiles wherever she accompanies Channing.
With her apricot-colored curls, long eyelashes, and gregarious nature, Georgie brings joy and smiles wherever she accompanies Channing.
