Jazz Turner, 25, and assistance dog Phoebe are one of four duos who have been nominated for The Kennel Club Hero Dog Award 2024 which recognises unsung canines from across the country.
Turner has sailed since the age of 13 but was diagnosed with the life-limiting progressive condition hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome at 18.
Hero Support Dog Phoebe alerts Turner to fainting and oncoming seizures, allowing her to live a fully independent life, having competed for GB sailing for the past three years.
She said: “Phoebe is my lifeline, as my assistance dog she is mainly a medical alert dog, and it means I can be a normal 25-year-old.
“Without her, I wouldn’t be able to do anything, I’d be stuck at home all the time.
“She’s also my best friend and my companion, I couldn’t imagine life without her.
“I sail for GB as a para athlete and have been competing for them for the past three years.
“Phoebe comes sailing with me and alerts me if I need to head back to shore, she…
