dizzy
Well-Known Member
Hello everyone. I'd like to introduce myself and tell you a bit about myself.
First off, my user name. My initials are DZ, and I suffer from vertigo attacks, hence I'm Dizzy.
The reason for the vertigo attacks is because I have an inner ear disorder-Meniere's Disease (MD). Not only do I get vertigo attacks, but I'm also losing my hearing. And, while there are some medications that I can take that may be able to help, I've been controlling it thru diet for over 20 years. In that time, I've only had one major attack and that was this past September. I was so dizzy that even turning my head made me feel like I was going to be sick. When I'm not dizzy, I'm pretty active. I've found that anything I can do that involves balance is actually good for me. I used to do karate, but gave that up when I got my horse. I still ride, but a different horse and also ride a motorcycle when my health and the weather permits it.
Currently, I do not own a cocker (nor any other dog), but I have owned 2 in the past. They are my favorite breed of dogs. As much as I want another dog, right now is not a good time for me to be getting a puppy. However, if at all possible, I'm hoping to get one in the fall.
I found this forum by accident today. Both of my cockers had a different type of coat and I was doing some research trying to find out what the different coats were. And that's how I found this forum! I found out that my first cocker, a black female named Ebony had a field coat-and that's what I want. My 2nd cocker, Sandy, had a show coat. I got her right around when I was struck w/my MD and I could not keep up w/her care. After I lost her, I tried a Springer Spaniel instead in the hope that w/their coat, they'd be easier to care for. Well, Patches' coat was easier, but she was way more hyper, so I'm back to wanting a cocker.
W/out a dog in my life, I feel incomplete. But I also know that right now, I don't have the time to devote to a puppy. I have a ton of stuff that I'm trying to get done first. But, when I get one, she'll be my constant companion. Besides being my favorite breed, I ran across someone last year that had one they were training to be a service dog-and that's what I want to be able to do. I want a dog that will get the remote for me if I need it, or go and get me a bottle of water. One that will go and get someone in the family if I've fallen and can't get up. (And that has happened.)
So, that's just a bit about me. Until I get my dog, I'll probably be drooling over everyone's dogs on here.
First off, my user name. My initials are DZ, and I suffer from vertigo attacks, hence I'm Dizzy.
The reason for the vertigo attacks is because I have an inner ear disorder-Meniere's Disease (MD). Not only do I get vertigo attacks, but I'm also losing my hearing. And, while there are some medications that I can take that may be able to help, I've been controlling it thru diet for over 20 years. In that time, I've only had one major attack and that was this past September. I was so dizzy that even turning my head made me feel like I was going to be sick. When I'm not dizzy, I'm pretty active. I've found that anything I can do that involves balance is actually good for me. I used to do karate, but gave that up when I got my horse. I still ride, but a different horse and also ride a motorcycle when my health and the weather permits it.
Currently, I do not own a cocker (nor any other dog), but I have owned 2 in the past. They are my favorite breed of dogs. As much as I want another dog, right now is not a good time for me to be getting a puppy. However, if at all possible, I'm hoping to get one in the fall.
I found this forum by accident today. Both of my cockers had a different type of coat and I was doing some research trying to find out what the different coats were. And that's how I found this forum! I found out that my first cocker, a black female named Ebony had a field coat-and that's what I want. My 2nd cocker, Sandy, had a show coat. I got her right around when I was struck w/my MD and I could not keep up w/her care. After I lost her, I tried a Springer Spaniel instead in the hope that w/their coat, they'd be easier to care for. Well, Patches' coat was easier, but she was way more hyper, so I'm back to wanting a cocker.
W/out a dog in my life, I feel incomplete. But I also know that right now, I don't have the time to devote to a puppy. I have a ton of stuff that I'm trying to get done first. But, when I get one, she'll be my constant companion. Besides being my favorite breed, I ran across someone last year that had one they were training to be a service dog-and that's what I want to be able to do. I want a dog that will get the remote for me if I need it, or go and get me a bottle of water. One that will go and get someone in the family if I've fallen and can't get up. (And that has happened.)
So, that's just a bit about me. Until I get my dog, I'll probably be drooling over everyone's dogs on here.