I don't know about service dogs, but it sounds like a great idea. I love dogs and have always had them. I had to put my little shiapoo to sleep yesterday because she had diabetes and was not responding well to all the shots of insulin that my husband had to give her. We tried, but it was too traumatizing on her. She was an old lady, but we loved her. She was my Great Aunt's dog and I promised to take care of her when she passed away last November. I did my best, but feel so gulity and sad. I can't stop crying. I loved that dog. I know this thread is about service dogs and am sorry I got sidetracked. This has been an awful week for me. I think you should look into the service dog idea. I know they train service dogs in Morristown NJ. They train alot of german sherpards and have been around for a long time. I can't remember the name of the company, but will look it up if you want me to. I don't know where you live, but you may want to give them or someone in your area a call about this great idea you had. Maybe they will start training more dogs to help people with rsd.