Omg "I bought the one that said Do Not Pet because I thought people would read it... I was wrong." That's people for ya. Thank you for sharing Migraine Jen with us, and your dynamic with your dog. Loving these honest videos and glad the UA-cam algorithm brought me to you. Fellow chronic migrainer and pink hair wearer here lol Be Well!
Hahaha, glad I'm not the only one who sees it 😂 I was so worried that having him as a service dog would make him less playful, but in fact it's done the opposite. I wouldn't work him if he didn't love it.
@@MommingwithMigraine its the ethical thing if they don't enjoy or live it dont force them. I feel that working dogs in general have a better bond with there person than non working animals. And I think k that because there is that swich with the gear they get really focused when you take it off they are able to let loose and play and they enjoy it more.
@@livingwithchallenges agreed. Its like humans enjoying the weekend... idk about you, but I think for a lot of people the time off lost its zest during quarantine because we didn't have to earn it anymore! 😅 I have a migraine, hope that makes sense.
@@MommingwithMigraine it makes perfect sense. And I always feel creepy when I comment on multiple videos in a row. Sorry about your migraine 😞 I have an optic migraine right now.
@@livingwithchallenges Oof, sorry to hear that. Never worry about hanging out too much here! I appreciate you watching my videos, and I really love hearing from you guys. Otherwise, I'm just talking to myself and... that's even more creepy =P
I’m a former Military Working Dog Handler, and a brand knew Service Dog Handler. Your videos have helped me a lot. I thought I knew everything about dogs. Turns out I don’t. Service dogs are completely different and it’s beautiful.
You (especially in the first part of this video) is 100% me most of the time. I’ve had migraines since I was 13 (I’m 30 now) and they have just gotten worse. I have a custom harness for my dog as well hoping people wouldn’t think she was a fake, but you still have so many judgey people out there. My dog is a small service dog (also fluffy), so that also doesn’t help. I’ve had to wear a heart monitor the last two weeks and noticed that people seemed to see her as more “justified” because I had it on. Invisible disabilities are rough. Thank you so much for making videos and educating about our illness ♥️
“I’m not the brightest lightbulb in lightbulb town” 😂😂😂😂 migraine Jen your hilarious but I get how difficult they are as I have them all the time myself
“If you’re not a subscriber *blows raspberry” Migraine Jen is like a sassy three year-old xD Much love to you in and on all your states/moods/days❤️❤️❤️❤️
Yeah she seems more like she's acting like a person with d.i.d. or multiple personality disorder. Different voice n tone different personality and everything
I’ve found that my most “effective” patch says “STOP ignore me I’m working” because it tells people exactly what TO do, not what not to do! While we all know what distracting a dog means, it appears that the general public does not lol. People know what “ignore” means so I think it helps!
In the process currently of getting a service dog prospect for my migraines and a tbi. Your videos have helped me so much in my confidence that I can be independent some day. Thank you so much for sharing
I love all this. I don't think I'll be able to have a SD, so I'll live vicariously through you. Also, Migraine Jen is awesome. She tries so hard to just keep going. I kinda love the idea of your migraine state having its own personality, because it almost really is like another whole person, I agree.
Wonderful video! I really appreciate watching Migraine Jen. Makes me feel less imposter syndromy about how I am in the non-headache stages of into and out of my migraines. Feels ridiculous now, that even as a migraneur (isn't that a fun word! My chiropractor friend taught me it, their field apparently has an actual designation for us, great word, much easier than migraine sufferers or whatever) I didn't know predrome or postdrome even existed. Or auras! Can't believe I was years into getting them and was still describing them to everyone as "you know that thing that follows your vision when you look at a light too long and then look away and it's still there? It's like that but blah blah blah". And then only just my current partner asked what they look like so I looked up pictures and learned that we don't all experience auras the same way! So freaking weird! Very happy to have found your channel and see another person in the confused brain fog states too.
i totally understand this! i have 2 under 2 and have migraines every now and then but not enough to have my dog alert for them. but this is awesome to see someone being vulnerable when they’re struggling. i wish i was this brave 💖
I just watched your video and felt so sad for you with the migraine, BUT you have Buddy and from what I see in the comment section, lots of love from your subscribers! Keep on doing what you're doing in educating the public about service dogs and "hidden disabilities". Love and prayers!!!
Omg this is my first time meeting migraine Jen... thank you soooo much man I can relate!!! Just because I'm "functional" does not mean I don't have a slew of symptoms I'm trying to hide! Thank you so much for your videos I recently found your channel and am loving it! Hope you and baby are doing well ♥️
You should really look into getting a leash wrap for the little handle on the harness. I also really enjoy your videos. And it would have been really funny if you told the story of when you tried going to the bathroom but was unable to find the door :)
I've thought about a leash wrap and just haven't taken the plunge. That's a good point, I haven't mentioned that story on UA-cam yet! I'll start a new list of migraine quotes so I can make a part 2 video including that one someday 😋
I think that making videos while you have a migraine is a great way of spreading awareness. I know someone who gets migraines and was wondering if the confusion happened as a result of the pain from the migraine headache or was just an unrelated symptoms. Also I really like the color buddies gear. it stood out very boldly and he clearly enjoyed wearing it.
I really like your y-harness and counter-balance handle, but I can’t find The Golden Life, LLC or Sunny Paws Gear on Etsy. Can you provide a direct link to the shop? Thanks!
In the intro when that line so there’s across the screen it literally gave me a heart attack because I thought that he was crawling across my screen😂😂😭😂😂
My sdit has a “fake sd harness” except in purple but I’m getting my hybrid this Monday that I got off of Temu (they have really good gear but a lot of fakes) and I also got 2 patches “Stop! no touch, no talk, no eye contact” and “service dog do not separate from handler”
I have no health issues at 59 yrs old. I subbed to your channel because you never know when you may come upon someone like you out on the street. I have a 17 month old Golden and would like her to become a therapy dog. Your channel gives me a chance to see it in action. Thank you! Sometimes you look absolutely exhausted. Keep that baby oxygenated. Dont worry about your subscribers.
Lol...I am rolling! Do Not Pet is absolutely worthless! I think it actually makes people want to pet them. I get kids just grabbing my dog or parents just sneaking a pet in. Love the video and thank you for this video.
I also bought the Infamous Starter Vest. 😂 She hasn’t worn it outside yet, because I haven’t felt good enough to go out. (Service dog handler catch 22?)
Thank you for posting this! Migraine Brain is a real thing and it is so frustrating! I tend to slur speech, memory issues, fatigue, nausea, Vision loss, digestive issues, loss of appetite or excessive cravings, and so on. My *forgets what I was saying*.....Whatever, just thanks for sharing.
I thought the same thing with my service dog. I wanted him to look professional so I chose red and black. Id hate to be accused of being fake. I just bought a teal and black vest to change it up a bit. I have ada cards they work well for kids.
Only gear that I have from my previous service dog is a leash that says "service dog" in bold capital letters. Right now with the dog I adopted 2 weeks after my previous dog passed I am just using a regular 8ft leash that can be cross body for me. I am getting business cards from Amazon that states the ADA section on service dogs. I am planning on getting a tag as well.
I have that same starter vest!! The patches do say "service dog in training" instead edit: the letters and white stitching are reflective aswell. my letters havent come off yet though lol
Also! I highly recommend Bridgeport K9 equipment on IG! There awesome! I’m about to get one for my girl. She’s a mobility service dog, they can do bracing handles, CB and guid along with a lot of other harnesses I believe! I’m getting the brace handle. But I heard so many good things abt them!
Have you considered getting a harness from yup collars or bold lead designs? They are sturdy, high quality, and have the professional look you're looking for.
Yup collars actually makes custom made harness! They make a lot of guide dog and mobility dog gear! But measuring is kinda a issue they have allegedly ppl have said measuring is kinda weird but they do get it right I'm pretty sure you can get refunds
Hi Jen, thank you for your videos! I have a question, I looked for "The Golden Life, LLC" on Etsy. It wasn't there. To your knowledge (or your viewers) is the business still active? Thank buddy too!
The brain fog is incredibly frustrating. Sometimes it's like.... can we make a trade? Can I have more pain in exchange for being able to dress myself without a lot of thought? (but only sometimes...)
I am so impressed with how well you are able to function with I migraine. I usually end up having to lay down and cover my eyes pretty quickly or I end up puking. Do you think maybe I’m just not catching them til a later stage or do they sometimes escalate pretty fast (within 1 to 2 hours)?
Thank you! Onset... it's hard to say. Every migraine is different. Depends on my activity. To be honest, during this recording the migraine was very mild, so that's why it came off as easy to handle. I waited for the peak to be over because I had to talk a lot. My other videos show worse ones, where I'm less functional, or relatively nonfunctional. There's a range. Hope that helps =)
The migraine alert no (although I did consider a bringsel). He gives so much information that I didn't want to mess that up. The faint alert yes, because he would gently lick my pant leg and I wouldn't notice. Moved that to hand so I can't miss it, & he nudges when it's a bad one/a rush.
I just started writing a comment on one of your other videos then it switched to this right before i pressed post...so I'd a seemingly random comment from me turns up here, thats why lol can't see it just now but I've had that happen before, even posting a comment on a fb group and suddenly it appears in a different group lmao
Hello my son is about to get a service dog and I’ve really been trying to look to see what the best harness would be and I really like the one you said you got from Etsy I tried looking for it but I can’t find it is there anyway that you could tell me exactly what to search for what it comes up as thank you so much
My migraines come with a mild headache (maybe moderate to most people) which I can make go away with excedrin. But the biggest problem is that I slur my words and experience bad muscle weakness and instability walking.
The people “assuming” they aren’t a service dog because they don’t always wear specific gear is one of the most annoying things sometimes. I don’t always want to “advertise” my situation with a ton of gear. If someone asks I am more than happy to explain, but sometimes I just want to feel like a reg person.
Hi ! I wasn't able to find the etsy boutique where you got your service dog vest ! Do you know if the person changed the name of the boutique or just deleted ? I looked everywhere for a boutique named ''the golden life llc'', but couldn't find anything. Thnak you, your videos are always helpful for someone like me who just started the journey with a service dog !
It's from Groupon... Buddy loved it so much we bought another one! I believe it was $55 then $65, or something like that. www.groupon.com/deals/gg-cm-beautyrest-supreme-comfort-couch
I never realized taking photos of strangers dogs was a thing until I started raising Guide Dog puppies It seems like every time I take my puppies in public for public access training people ask if they can take photos of them...... its weird.
What I remember is somewhere around $50-$60 for the fleece-lined harness + CB handle, and an additional $20-$30 for the cape, for the design I got. The base price was lower, but add-ons like the zippers and multi-color/custom embroidery increased the cost.
Hey, if you don’t mind me asking. What training methods do you use? I mostly see service dog handler‘s using balance training. Usually when they do service dog gear videos. I see prong collars and things like that.
Bud was trained positively because when he was younger I wasn't versed in those kinds of tools, so now he works with just a flat collar and praise. I do believe in balanced training though, and I am always continuing my training education, so as of a month-ish ago he is finally ecollar trained (not shock), but we only use it occasionally on off-duty walks. He seems to love it. We've never used a prong.
i loose my eye sightn with mine and get blood spots with mine i get them 15 times a month it sucks but love seeing another team, i get asked all the time >.< that oh their migraine alert service dog >.
I noticed again how Migraine Jen speaks differently from Not-Migraine Jen. She's almost a different person - less assertive, more tentative, less vocal fry, younger-sounding. Some traits carry over, though. She's stubborn. She sets goals and isn't easily budged from following through. She still displays affection for Buddy. She copes as well as she can. Migraine Jen is an admirable person, I think. You've shown us that the severity of Migraine Jen's brain fog varies considerably. Today's episode was milder than some of the others you've shown us. She's functional. I'm starting to be curious about something, so I'll ask and hope for an answer. When you are suffering from a migraine attack phase, can you still get fainting episodes? Or do those episodes only occur at other times? It strikes me that if being in a migraine attack phase rules out fainting episodes, it would be hard to conclude that the two phenomena are unrelated. They might be symptoms of one underlying medical condition.
This is migraine Jen. Hello, thank you for the compliments. I think my blood pressure drops more easily during migraine (hypotension), and I get tachycardia (pots) more outside of migraine. Same phenotype different genotype. There is overlap. But I really don't remember. I don't know if migraine Jen should be commenting haha 😅
I prefer professional stuff too, especially being that my SD is a chihuahua so gets called fake a lot, I don't want to add fuel to the fire lol I totally respect handlers wanting to customise their gear, that's fair enough, but PERSONALLY I don't approve of things like 'service demon/bear/ghost etc' People say to me 'you're not required to label your sd at all and if people can't tell its a dog that's in them' but it does just increase the publics belief of owner trained dogs being unprofessional or even straight up fakes, like surely handlers should want the public to realise owner trained dogs can be just as professional as an programme dog? It's not a bear, it's not a ghost, so people are guna think 'that parts clearly BS, so why should I believe the 'service' part. It's just not portraying a good image :( If people want to add Disney characters or something fair enough, wouldn't do it myself but as people have said 'why not? People put stickers on their crutches' so yeh, that's fair enough, but if you're guna lqbel your dog to begin with I think it should be labelled correctly, rather than adding more confusion for the general public :/ I'm not hating on anyone, just my opinion, I think it's should either be accurate labelling or none at all
I hate when people fake disabilities. It's something that some people really struggle with, so if someone is faking it to get the "benefits" then it is so unfair to the people who also have to face the downsides. I feel like you should have to get service dog gear from special places, so that it is not as easy to fake stuff. And the most annoying thing: I feel like the fakers get sympathy, while the people who arent faking a disability (especially an invisible one) are seen as faking. I am thankful to not have a disability, however I have great respect (not pity because that seems condescending) for those who are affected every single day.
I have a medical alert and phyatric service dog and her task are Alerting of something reminds me of truma Can guide me out of a flashback situation guide me out store to find my mom she’s my smaller breed She’s learning to bring medication Distract self harm behavior Alert before fainting Alert to heavy breathing Alert to hands shaking Alerts to legs shaking She also does light presssure theraphy Alerts me to sit down One time I was out running errands with my medical alert and phyatric service dog and she was doing light pressure theraphy and this dog was pulling and barking and at my service dog and she just ignored the dog I said esa dogs don’t have public access rights And I gave her ada law cards so she would know and I could educate her on service anmail laws she said it’s okay it dosent matter what my dogs vest is I gave her the cards and I’m thinking your lucky the I dident sue that lady for distracting my service dog while having a minor medical episode
You sharing Migraine Jen with us has helped me feel more comfortable with letting my friends see me when I'm not doing well.
This warms my heart 💜 This is something I'm working on too, I've let just a few people in.
Omg "I bought the one that said Do Not Pet because I thought people would read it... I was wrong." That's people for ya. Thank you for sharing Migraine Jen with us, and your dynamic with your dog. Loving these honest videos and glad the UA-cam algorithm brought me to you. Fellow chronic migrainer and pink hair wearer here lol Be Well!
You can get it to light up and people still try to pet them..
Migraine Jen always does a great job! I appreciate hearing what you use for Buddy! I love how happy and proud he always is!!!!
Aw thank you! Really means a lot... I always have that hint of worry. Isn't Buddy's pride so cute 😭
I swear he is the proudest S.D. on UA-cam. Makes me so happy to see dogs act that way when there gear comes out or gets put on.
Hahaha, glad I'm not the only one who sees it 😂 I was so worried that having him as a service dog would make him less playful, but in fact it's done the opposite. I wouldn't work him if he didn't love it.
@@MommingwithMigraine its the ethical thing if they don't enjoy or live it dont force them. I feel that working dogs in general have a better bond with there person than non working animals. And I think k that because there is that swich with the gear they get really focused when you take it off they are able to let loose and play and they enjoy it more.
@@livingwithchallenges agreed. Its like humans enjoying the weekend... idk about you, but I think for a lot of people the time off lost its zest during quarantine because we didn't have to earn it anymore! 😅 I have a migraine, hope that makes sense.
@@MommingwithMigraine it makes perfect sense. And I always feel creepy when I comment on multiple videos in a row. Sorry about your migraine 😞 I have an optic migraine right now.
@@livingwithchallenges Oof, sorry to hear that. Never worry about hanging out too much here! I appreciate you watching my videos, and I really love hearing from you guys. Otherwise, I'm just talking to myself and... that's even more creepy =P
I’m a former Military Working Dog Handler, and a brand knew Service Dog Handler. Your videos have helped me a lot. I thought I knew everything about dogs. Turns out I don’t. Service dogs are completely different and it’s beautiful.
You (especially in the first part of this video) is 100% me most of the time. I’ve had migraines since I was 13 (I’m 30 now) and they have just gotten worse. I have a custom harness for my dog as well hoping people wouldn’t think she was a fake, but you still have so many judgey people out there. My dog is a small service dog (also fluffy), so that also doesn’t help. I’ve had to wear a heart monitor the last two weeks and noticed that people seemed to see her as more “justified” because I had it on. Invisible disabilities are rough. Thank you so much for making videos and educating about our illness ♥️
“I’m not the brightest lightbulb in lightbulb town” 😂😂😂😂 migraine Jen your hilarious but I get how difficult they are as I have them all the time myself
“If you’re not a subscriber *blows raspberry”
Migraine Jen is like a sassy three year-old xD
Much love to you in and on all your states/moods/days❤️❤️❤️❤️
Yeah she seems more like she's acting like a person with d.i.d. or multiple personality disorder. Different voice n tone different personality and everything
13:59 Buddy’s like “I know you’re trying to show off my cool harness but now they can’t see how proud I am”😭😍❤️
I’ve found that my most “effective” patch says “STOP ignore me I’m working” because it tells people exactly what TO do, not what not to do! While we all know what distracting a dog means, it appears that the general public does not lol. People know what “ignore” means so I think it helps!
In the process currently of getting a service dog prospect for my migraines and a tbi. Your videos have helped me so much in my confidence that I can be independent some day. Thank you so much for sharing
I'm so glad I give you some hope!!! Seriously. Means. The. World. THANK YOU 💜
I love all this. I don't think I'll be able to have a SD, so I'll live vicariously through you. Also, Migraine Jen is awesome. She tries so hard to just keep going. I kinda love the idea of your migraine state having its own personality, because it almost really is like another whole person, I agree.
Wonderful video! I really appreciate watching Migraine Jen. Makes me feel less imposter syndromy about how I am in the non-headache stages of into and out of my migraines. Feels ridiculous now, that even as a migraneur (isn't that a fun word! My chiropractor friend taught me it, their field apparently has an actual designation for us, great word, much easier than migraine sufferers or whatever) I didn't know predrome or postdrome even existed. Or auras! Can't believe I was years into getting them and was still describing them to everyone as "you know that thing that follows your vision when you look at a light too long and then look away and it's still there? It's like that but blah blah blah". And then only just my current partner asked what they look like so I looked up pictures and learned that we don't all experience auras the same way! So freaking weird! Very happy to have found your channel and see another person in the confused brain fog states too.
Migraine Jen’s brain fog is 100% me. Thanks for sharing. I always feel stupid when I can’t think, and it’s so frustrating.
I love the bump updates! It seems like she’s growing so fast! 💕
She is!! It feels like she is getting stronger too! 🤣 26 weeks 💜
i totally understand this! i have 2 under 2 and have migraines every now and then but not enough to have my dog alert for them. but this is awesome to see someone being vulnerable when they’re struggling. i wish i was this brave 💖
I just watched your video and felt so sad for you with the migraine, BUT you have Buddy and from what I see in the comment section, lots of love from your subscribers! Keep on doing what you're doing in educating the public about service dogs and "hidden disabilities". Love and prayers!!!
You are so bloody adorable Mum.🥰 Wishing you lots of energy and symptom free days. 🥄
Thank you! And thank you for the spoon 😍
Omg this is my first time meeting migraine Jen... thank you soooo much man I can relate!!! Just because I'm "functional" does not mean I don't have a slew of symptoms I'm trying to hide! Thank you so much for your videos I recently found your channel and am loving it! Hope you and baby are doing well ♥️
Thank you for sharing. My girl isn't a huge fan of her current harness. I think she would like the one you have better!
I have typical migraines so this is different for me thanks for educating me
You should really look into getting a leash wrap for the little handle on the harness. I also really enjoy your videos. And it would have been really funny if you told the story of when you tried going to the bathroom but was unable to find the door :)
I've thought about a leash wrap and just haven't taken the plunge. That's a good point, I haven't mentioned that story on UA-cam yet! I'll start a new list of migraine quotes so I can make a part 2 video including that one someday 😋
I think that making videos while you have a migraine is a great way of spreading awareness. I know someone who gets migraines and was wondering if the confusion happened as a result of the pain from the migraine headache or was just an unrelated symptoms. Also I really like the color buddies gear. it stood out very boldly and he clearly enjoyed wearing it.
I really like your y-harness and counter-balance handle, but I can’t find The Golden Life, LLC or Sunny Paws Gear on Etsy. Can you provide a direct link to the shop? Thanks!
my dog has a professional set up for more serious and lower radar things but we have a fun custom on the way as well just because it was cute
It's so cute how proud he gets when the gear goes on Lol Could just be him going into "On-Duty" Mode but.. Very cute!
In the intro when that line so there’s across the screen it literally gave me a heart attack because I thought that he was crawling across my screen😂😂😭😂😂
Hahaha!!! Sorry! Now you know what to expect next time 😉
You got this migraine Jen!
Woo woo woo! When I cheer myself on in the third person 😅
Momming with Migraine hey it works. At least you are cheering for yourself
My sdit has a “fake sd harness” except in purple but I’m getting my hybrid this Monday that I got off of Temu (they have really good gear but a lot of fakes) and I also got 2 patches “Stop! no touch, no talk, no eye contact” and “service dog do not separate from handler”
I have no health issues at 59 yrs old. I subbed to your channel because you never know when you may come upon someone like you out on the street. I have a 17 month old Golden and would like her to become a therapy dog. Your channel gives me a chance to see it in action. Thank you! Sometimes you look absolutely exhausted. Keep that baby oxygenated. Dont worry about your subscribers.
Buddy is very cute and i love your gear
Thank you 😊
Lol...I am rolling! Do Not Pet is absolutely worthless! I think it actually makes people want to pet them. I get kids just grabbing my dog or parents just sneaking a pet in. Love the video and thank you for this video.
I also bought the Infamous Starter Vest. 😂 She hasn’t worn it outside yet, because I haven’t felt good enough to go out. (Service dog handler catch 22?)
And I just bought that over the shoulder leash. 🤦🏼♀️😂
The catch 22 is real 😅 and the hands free leash is a life changer!
Buddy is so cute!
Thanks! I just looooove him 😍
Thank you for posting this! Migraine Brain is a real thing and it is so frustrating! I tend to slur speech, memory issues, fatigue, nausea, Vision loss, digestive issues, loss of appetite or excessive cravings, and so on. My *forgets what I was saying*.....Whatever, just thanks for sharing.
I thought the same thing with my service dog. I wanted him to look professional so I chose red and black. Id hate to be accused of being fake. I just bought a teal and black vest to change it up a bit. I have ada cards they work well for kids.
Love your videos! Do you have a link to The Golden Life, LLC ? I can not seem to find them on etsy....love that vest!
Only gear that I have from my previous service dog is a leash that says "service dog" in bold capital letters. Right now with the dog I adopted 2 weeks after my previous dog passed I am just using a regular 8ft leash that can be cross body for me. I am getting business cards from Amazon that states the ADA section on service dogs. I am planning on getting a tag as well.
I have that same starter vest!! The patches do say "service dog in training" instead
edit: the letters and white stitching are reflective aswell. my letters havent come off yet though lol
I love your light red hair were did you get the hair die from?!
Thanks!! It's oVertone Coloring Conditioner in rose gold. You get $10 off if you use my link 💜 prz.io/xZ3NnNkh0 (and I get some points, too!)
Thank you!
I have the same doggie stylz vest but it’s purple
Also! I highly recommend Bridgeport K9 equipment on IG!
There awesome! I’m about to get one for my girl.
She’s a mobility service dog, they can do bracing handles, CB and guid along with a lot of other harnesses I believe! I’m getting the brace handle.
But I heard so many good things abt them!
I’m just kidding it’s a big arm * pets him*😂
Self esteem is important 🤣
Have you considered getting a harness from yup collars or bold lead designs? They are sturdy, high quality, and have the professional look you're looking for.
I haven't heard of them actually. Would you recommend either? If this one wears out or gets old, maybe I'll check 'em out for my next one!
Yup collars actually makes custom made harness! They make a lot of guide dog and mobility dog gear! But measuring is kinda a issue they have allegedly ppl have said measuring is kinda weird but they do get it right I'm pretty sure you can get refunds
Hi Jen, thank you for your videos! I have a question, I looked for "The Golden Life, LLC" on Etsy. It wasn't there. To your knowledge (or your viewers) is the business still active?
Thank buddy too!
Unfortunately I don't think it is!
Not the sharpest tool in the shed?
Not the sharpest tack in the box?
I also get stuck on words! So, I knew exactly what you were feeling!
OMG This was like watching me try to do a video when I have a migraine. I hate the brain fog.
The brain fog is incredibly frustrating. Sometimes it's like.... can we make a trade? Can I have more pain in exchange for being able to dress myself without a lot of thought? (but only sometimes...)
I am so impressed with how well you are able to function with I migraine. I usually end up having to lay down and cover my eyes pretty quickly or I end up puking. Do you think maybe I’m just not catching them til a later stage or do they sometimes escalate pretty fast (within 1 to 2 hours)?
Thank you! Onset... it's hard to say. Every migraine is different. Depends on my activity. To be honest, during this recording the migraine was very mild, so that's why it came off as easy to handle. I waited for the peak to be over because I had to talk a lot. My other videos show worse ones, where I'm less functional, or relatively nonfunctional. There's a range. Hope that helps =)
I just got my harness from the golden life also when they used to be sunny paws gear! They have amazing quality
Aw, cool! What colors? I think they do a pretty incredible job!
@@MommingwithMigraine i got number three fleece and then grey webbing. It is embroidered with white which says working dog
@@grysn24 ooh, white on grey is cute!
@@MommingwithMigraine it's very nice! I don't have it with me as it went in for alterations and a cb handle add on
@@grysn24 oh man! Isn't the waiting torture 😅
How did you train buddy the “check” thing with your hand?
I know Buddy has a natural alert but did you have to shape it at all into what you wanted it to look like?
The migraine alert no (although I did consider a bringsel). He gives so much information that I didn't want to mess that up. The faint alert yes, because he would gently lick my pant leg and I wouldn't notice. Moved that to hand so I can't miss it, & he nudges when it's a bad one/a rush.
I just started writing a comment on one of your other videos then it switched to this right before i pressed post...so I'd a seemingly random comment from me turns up here, thats why lol can't see it just now but I've had that happen before, even posting a comment on a fb group and suddenly it appears in a different group lmao
Hello my son is about to get a service dog and I’ve really been trying to look to see what the best harness would be and I really like the one you said you got from Etsy I tried looking for it but I can’t find it is there anyway that you could tell me exactly what to search for what it comes up as thank you so much
My migraines come with a mild headache (maybe moderate to most people) which I can make go away with excedrin. But the biggest problem is that I slur my words and experience bad muscle weakness and instability walking.
Hi Jen I was wondering if you had the link for the harness and the cape for the shop on etsy??
So glad I found out about this channel
Thanks! Welcome!💜
2nd vest better I think because it dispace heat
The people “assuming” they aren’t a service dog because they don’t always wear specific gear is one of the most annoying things sometimes. I don’t always want to “advertise” my situation with a ton of gear. If someone asks I am more than happy to explain, but sometimes I just want to feel like a reg person.
Hi ! I wasn't able to find the etsy boutique where you got your service dog vest ! Do you know if the person changed the name of the boutique or just deleted ? I looked everywhere for a boutique named ''the golden life llc'', but couldn't find anything.
Thnak you, your videos are always helpful for someone like me who just started the journey with a service dog !
I think they're gone 😔 A while ago I tried to get a hold of them to ask, but I haven't heard back.
@@MommingwithMigraine Oh Thank you so much for the quick answer ! I will find another boutique I guess !
I had the same problem:/
Do you have a link to the Etsy shop you used for the harness? I have not had luck finding it.
I have occasional migraines. No where near bad enough or frequent enough to be a disability; but I do have all the symptoms she is marking here.
Where did you get the custom harness made? I agree the Y harness fits better.
It's in the video! Etsy shop called The Golden Life, LLC.
Hi new here 👋 I was trying to find the harness on etsy. Had no luck. Could you please help me thank you..
I took a look and unfortunately the shop is doing horse gear now. Sorry ☹
Hello, patienceandlove143 and pupcessoriescrafts are really good from etsy. They have Instagram's if you want to see some of the stuff they've made.
Where did you get your dog bed for Buddy? 🥰 I love it!
It's from Groupon... Buddy loved it so much we bought another one! I believe it was $55 then $65, or something like that. www.groupon.com/deals/gg-cm-beautyrest-supreme-comfort-couch
I cannot find the personalized or custom harness on Etsy 😭😭😭
Drinking decaf tea right know lol
Can you PLEASE leave a link to the custom stuff? I can not find it on Etsy and I was going to buy it!
I'm not sure what happened to the shop; they moved to horse gear, but then disappeared. I have tried to reach out but have not heard back. Sorry =/
Totally fine thanks for replying! Most other you tubers don’t respond to me like EVER so your one that does
I never realized taking photos of strangers dogs was a thing until I started raising Guide Dog puppies
It seems like every time I take my puppies in public for public access training people ask if they can take photos of them...... its weird.
It's so awkward 😬
Could you give an estimate for how much your red harness+cape set up cost? I’m currently looking into similar sets. Thanks!
What I remember is somewhere around $50-$60 for the fleece-lined harness + CB handle, and an additional $20-$30 for the cape, for the design I got. The base price was lower, but add-ons like the zippers and multi-color/custom embroidery increased the cost.
Where did you get the second set of gear. For buddy ?
How did you train your Service Dog to alert a migraine is coming?
He's a natural alerter, but other handlers do it with scent training. There are youtubes about it (not by me)!
I just saw an ESA ad and it said get your dog registered so they can go everywhere with you ESA do not have public access
I saw the same one! So frustrating and such a scam
Hey, if you don’t mind me asking. What training methods do you use? I mostly see service dog handler‘s using balance training. Usually when they do service dog gear videos. I see prong collars and things like that.
Bud was trained positively because when he was younger I wasn't versed in those kinds of tools, so now he works with just a flat collar and praise. I do believe in balanced training though, and I am always continuing my training education, so as of a month-ish ago he is finally ecollar trained (not shock), but we only use it occasionally on off-duty walks. He seems to love it. We've never used a prong.
Momming with Migraine Oh okay
i loose my eye sightn with mine and get blood spots with mine i get them 15 times a month it sucks but love seeing another team, i get asked all the time >.< that oh their migraine alert service dog >.
What brand of shoes do you use, do they stay on well, & also do they make his feet sweat?
The link to his exact shoes are in the description of this video. We haven't had any problems with blisters or sweating.
Am I the only one who can’t find the Etsy page
Does anyone have good tips on poop scooping without increasing pain or passing out from bending/squatting?
hiiii thank you!
Welcome!!
Does the fleece harness have two clips so you don’t have to put his one leg through it?
It has 2 clips just to expand it, it needed to be a little larger. I don't think I'd be able to get it on very easily if I started with both undone.
Momming with Migraine Ahh I see! Thank you!
I noticed again how Migraine Jen speaks differently from Not-Migraine Jen. She's almost a different person - less assertive, more tentative, less vocal fry, younger-sounding. Some traits carry over, though.
She's stubborn. She sets goals and isn't easily budged from following through. She still displays affection for Buddy. She copes as well as she can. Migraine Jen is an admirable person, I think.
You've shown us that the severity of Migraine Jen's brain fog varies considerably. Today's episode was milder than some of the others you've shown us. She's functional.
I'm starting to be curious about something, so I'll ask and hope for an answer. When you are suffering from a migraine attack phase, can you still get fainting episodes? Or do those episodes only occur at other times?
It strikes me that if being in a migraine attack phase rules out fainting episodes, it would be hard to conclude that the two phenomena are unrelated. They might be symptoms of one underlying medical condition.
This is migraine Jen. Hello, thank you for the compliments. I think my blood pressure drops more easily during migraine (hypotension), and I get tachycardia (pots) more outside of migraine. Same phenotype different genotype. There is overlap. But I really don't remember. I don't know if migraine Jen should be commenting haha 😅
When I get a migraine I can’t use an ice pack cause I’m allergic to the cold :’)
I only have a lot of gear for Max my service dog because I have a hard time spending money on myself so that’s just how I justify spending money on me
First comment I love your channel
🎉! Thanks for watching!
I can’t find the Etsy store 🙁
I don't think it's around anymore 😕
I prefer professional stuff too, especially being that my SD is a chihuahua so gets called fake a lot, I don't want to add fuel to the fire lol
I totally respect handlers wanting to customise their gear, that's fair enough, but PERSONALLY I don't approve of things like 'service demon/bear/ghost etc'
People say to me 'you're not required to label your sd at all and if people can't tell its a dog that's in them' but it does just increase the publics belief of owner trained dogs being unprofessional or even straight up fakes, like surely handlers should want the public to realise owner trained dogs can be just as professional as an programme dog?
It's not a bear, it's not a ghost, so people are guna think 'that parts clearly BS, so why should I believe the 'service' part.
It's just not portraying a good image :(
If people want to add Disney characters or something fair enough, wouldn't do it myself but as people have said 'why not? People put stickers on their crutches' so yeh, that's fair enough, but if you're guna lqbel your dog to begin with I think it should be labelled correctly, rather than adding more confusion for the general public :/
I'm not hating on anyone, just my opinion, I think it's should either be accurate labelling or none at all
I hate when people fake disabilities. It's something that some people really struggle with, so if someone is faking it to get the "benefits" then it is so unfair to the people who also have to face the downsides. I feel like you should have to get service dog gear from special places, so that it is not as easy to fake stuff. And the most annoying thing: I feel like the fakers get sympathy, while the people who arent faking a disability (especially an invisible one) are seen as faking. I am thankful to not have a disability, however I have great respect (not pity because that seems condescending) for those who are affected every single day.
Are you ok x
Yep! Thanks =)
Migraines are fun ._.
I have a medical alert and phyatric service dog and her task are
Alerting of something reminds me of truma
Can guide me out of a flashback situation guide me out store to find my mom she’s my smaller breed
She’s learning to bring medication
Distract self harm behavior
Alert before fainting
Alert to heavy breathing
Alert to hands shaking
Alerts to legs shaking
She also does light presssure theraphy
Alerts me to sit down
One time I was out running errands with my medical alert and phyatric service dog and she was doing light pressure theraphy and this dog was pulling and barking and at my service dog and she just ignored the dog I said esa dogs don’t have public access rights
And I gave her ada law cards so she would know and I could educate her on service anmail laws she said it’s okay it dosent matter what my dogs vest is I gave her the cards and I’m thinking your lucky the I dident sue that lady for distracting my service dog while having a minor medical episode
I'm not the 1st comment. I'm the 100th
Can you link your Instagram! I’m having a hard time finding it
instagram.com/mommingwithmigraine
Momming with Migraine thank you! I don’t know why it didn’t come up when I looked 🥰🥰
@@caitlynhodges1295 no problem 😊
The fact that you have to worry that people will think you're faking :(
Umm I am uneducated by migraine douse she mean the headache
You need medic alert
If you want I have a front and back ADA card with laws and FAQ on it that I can email you, staples prints 250 of them for $10