I've had my current service dog, Cole, for eight years. He's nearing retirement.

I have a traumatic brain injury with co-morbid mental illness, including depression and PTSD. He can predict my complex partial seizures, helps with balance issues, and does guiding when I am disoriented among other things.

He's a German Shepherd, my favorite breed. Actually, he's WHY German Shepherds are my favorite breed.