Seizure Alert Dogs
Seizure alert dogs are specially trained to detect oncoming seizures, providing vital assistance to individuals with epilepsy. These remarkable dogs smell the subtle changes in a person's body before a seizure strikes. These dogs are persistent and responsive, potentially preventing dangerous situations. Seizure-alert dogs can also help during a seizure, fetch medication, or alert a caregiver. A trained seizure-alert dog offers consistent support and safety, ensuring a better quality of life for those they assist.
3 Tailored Options to get the Seizure Alert Dog you need!
How do Seizure Alert Dogs help?
Seizure-alert dogs are specially trained to use their remarkable sense of smell to help prevent the dangerous consequences of a seizure. They're more than just pets – they're life-changing partners.
Our training is grounded in solid science. Our dogs were among the first to prove that there’s a specific scent associated with seizures. So, when you have a seizure-alert dog, you're not just gaining a companion – you're getting a smart, dependable friend who can make a significant positive impact on your life.
What Are Seizure-Alert Dogs Trained to Do?
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Alert before an epileptic seizure, regardless of the type
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Assist during a seizure by:
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Pressing an alert button to call for emergency help
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Laying next to you or on you to provide safety and comfort
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Getting another person in the house
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Retrieving helpful items such as a magnet or a phone
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Assist after a seizure by:
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Providing comfort while you recover
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Retrieving helpful items such as a drink, medication, or a phone
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Helping you get up
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These tasks represent common training examples, but we carefully assess individual needs and tailor the training to meet your specific requirements.
Ideal Candidates and Support System
Our ideal candidates for our seizure alert dog program are individuals who experience at least one seizure per month and fewer than 10 seizures a day. It's also important to have a strong support system and we require candidates to have a dedicated person they can live with for the initial weeks or months after receiving their dog. This is crucial as the person with seizures will not be able to assist the dog during an episode, and having a reliable partner can guide the dog in the early stages of their partnership. We believe that this collaborative approach ensures the well-being and success of both the individual and their seizure-alert dog, fostering a strong and supportive bond between them.