Though service dogs have been allowed to escort blind patients through the hospital, this is the first time the staff has seen such a dog in the hospital help a child who has anxiety and behavioral problems. It has made treating Sierra a lot easier.

Service dog calms anxiety for girl having surgery at UH

[1]Emmanuel Romero, The Plain Dealer [1]
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View full size [2]Gus Chan, The Plain DealerWhen 11-year-old Sierra Bland of Medina had colon surgery at Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, her service dog, Ferris, was there to help ease her anxiety.

Sierra Bland had everything she needed to recuperate after doctors at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital removed most of her nonfunctional colon: an IV drip, respirator and Ferris, her service dog.

Eleven-year-old Sierra was diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder at age 4. The yellow Labrador retriever has been with her since mid-June and has proven invaluable in helping her feel secure, maintain her calm and boost her confidence.

http://www.cleveland.com/healthfit/index.ssf/2010/08/service_dog_calms_a... [3]

(yogi yoga bear, my great service k-9, and best friend wants to hog the whole bed and won't let me in the bed if yogi gets in first - its takes a lot of pleading - i got the bed for yogi and he knows it his - its a couch open to bed - but now  i sleep in it - yogis bed   - other than that - yogis the best service k-9)