Dog ownership for wheelchair users 

thank you that affirmed my decision to get my cross ptterdale 12 week old puppy, i was woried as im in a similiar position too your situation, but i have always wanted a dog and i have carers too help so thank you for this advice

Very informative. I've been thinking of getting a dog recently. ( As a wheelchair user)... Still thinking it over, wondering and working things out.

Thank you for your insights and knowledge! You've showed me that I'm not crazy thinking I could be a good owner even though my body is getting more and more disabled. Got a scooter last year 'cause we never got our 4 years old to know how to heel and not pull the leash (correct spelling?). So when I was out with him in my wheelchair I was completely finished and never knew if I had the strength to get back home. Scooter is my salvation considering that. But his still pulling. Which I'm working on... And now I got the opportunity to get a "sibling" for him and everyone around me cried 'no' saying I won't be able to have two due to my physical impairments. Me and my hubby were not agreed to how many kids we had so it became a subject of "at least this one I decide upon". In 4 weeks we are going to meet the little puppy for the first time and seeing our dog together with other dogs makes me sure of him getting someone to play with when HE choses to, not steered by my bodys ability, will be a fortunate decision. Thank you for showing me that I'm not completely out there - everything is possible! Love, from Sweden.

Thank you for posting this

My older sister broke her leg recently, and we are trying to get our dog used to her and her wheelchair (She can't use cruches, she fell and broke her leg because of her balance) and this really helped! :)

This was really helpful, thank you! I'm trying to work up to getting and owner training a service dog but i have limited mobility and have been having trouble finding anything about dog training when you can't stand for more than a few minutes

Phillip a this is such a thorough explanation I have seen here on RU-vid. My pet dog has been with me from being active hiker to wheelchair user. She is a high energy miniature schnauzer x jug rescue. Lots of useful information for me to digest and extremely relatable. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom. I am inspired to begin training Millie with my wheelchair use.

Watching this as a wheelchair user makes me very glad I don’t have a dog as it highlights just some of the difficulties. I don’t think it’s fair on them if I can’t take care of it fully by myself then why is it fair on a dog. I had a dog previously before I became disabled and know how much work is involved.

I find your video very interesting especially about how disabled people deal with having dogs. I used to work as a Carer and have looked after people with pets especially cats and dogs but we just fed and watered the pets. Luckily I've not been asked to walk a client's dog but many Carers would feel uncomfortable taking a client's dog for a walk in case they bite you or someone else or they run off etc. Also some carers don't like animals and care companies don't always check to see if a Carer is ok with going to a client that has animals so there has been times a Carer has turned up at a client's house where they have pets and the carer has had to leave because of bad communication. Also some Carers don't like and even refuse to clean up dog mess as they don't see it as their job. I agree with this as well as agreeing with not expecting carers to walk a client's dog as it should be family members doing this. I do think disabled people have the right to keep animals especially if it's a service animal but they need to have family or friends helping with the looking after of the pets as I don't believe it's the job of the Carers to do this as insurance doesn't cover accidents with animals so there is no compensation if anything goes wrong.