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where she is between me and another person, and very covertly, I believe, sit or lie in front of my feet; thus 'making' my space for me. I also have recurring nightmares for which I take medication. When the nightmares exceed the medication, or if I'm simply taking a nap, she is aware by either my talking in my sleep, making noises, or tossing and turning. She moves up closer to me, usually lying up by my head on my pillow (it's really funny, but amazing) and will either put her paws on me or nudge me to wake me up. If it's less severe, she'll simply lay next to me, pushing up against my body, which somehow soothes during sleep. I believe she is letting me know that I'm not alone. All of this is what makes it possible to go out occasionally, be it to the store or out to a restaurant. It's not often, as I've learned to do all my shopping online, but it is by far more than I did just a year ago. I feel safe when she is with me. Lizzy is mobility trained as well. Due to failing health from my numerous injuries, she does most of the lifting and retrieving for me. It's almost impossible for me to bend over or reach down and pick anything up so she does all of that for me. I drop something, she runs over and picks it up for me. After a year, I rarely even have to give her the command to do it, she just knows. She's famous for picking up a penny off the ground! She gets clothes out of the dryer, takes off my socks for me, the list is endless. She is an exceptional Service Dog!
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