Kiwi’s Service Dog Training Journey

05/29/2026

Good news and bad news.

Let’s start with the bad: Kyrie’s identical twin, Kodi, had his first seizure last Friday. It was tonic-clonic and we have met with neurology who has scheduled an EEG and MRI.

Now for the good: Kodi hasn’t had anymore seizure activity since then. But I was able to preserve the clothes he was wearing so we can start seizure detection training with Kiwi.

Because of this, I have changed this page to be focused more on her training and support for both boys. I am beyond grateful for the blessing of dogs and the incredible work they can do.

04/26/2026

Kiwi’s professional graduation photo! Thank you Alison Paige Photography! 🐾💜

04/22/2026

Literally got the CUTEST shot of Kyrie and Kiwi!!

I’m overdue for an update but Kyrie had a 24-hour EEG on April 8th to monitor for seizure activity. His readings came back CLEAR! Our first ever EEG with zero activity! 🥹😭 I am so grateful he’s doing so well!

Because Kyrie hasn’t had any epileptic activity, we have switched over to scent work with Kiwi. This way, if Kyrie or Kodi, or any other kid in our area goes missing, Kiwi will have the skills to track down, and locate them! 💜

03/28/2026

Happy Gotchya! Day to Kiwi! One year ago today, you joined our family! You have brought so much love and joy to our home! You have been nothing short of a blessing to us.

Kiwi is the smartest and sweetest dog I have ever met. She’s certified for public access and now she’s working on scent training to track the boys down if they were to ever elope from my care 💜

03/14/2026

Kiwi has passed all tests and is now a certified service dog 💜

03/12/2026

Kiwi is doing amazing at her job! 😍❤️

02/11/2026

First photo: I told Kiwi to find Kyrie while we walked the halls of the clinic and she sat outside the right door!

Second photo: Kiwi is on bubble alert 🤣 she was locked in and ready to pop it 🤣

01/24/2026

Happy birthday to this little beauty ❤️

01/22/2026

Kiwi watching her boys during therapy ❤️

01/03/2026