A Service dogs are a key component for someone who has a disability or health condition. They are able to watch over, and bring peace of mind to someone who has the fear of not having their own independence. A service dog are trained to be first on hand in an emergency if someone else is not around, and let's not forget that they bring joy and love to anyone!
What is A Seizure Service Dog?
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Service alert dogs will go through six months-two years of training
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They can detect epileptic seizures u pro a few seconds or 45 minutes before they occur
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Seizure alert dogs gtested for an innate ability to detection oncoming seizure by sensing an odor or smell
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If the dog has the innate ability ro detect a seizure activity, they're encourage through positive reinforcement to alert their human
Types of Service Dogs
How are they trained?
There are different types of seizure dogs depending on the skill set they either have or acquire through training. Seizure-alert dogs can inform or warn their human a seizure is coming on, and a seizure-response dogs help during and after a seizure. A day in the life of an epileptic is not a typical day, it comes with questioning and fear of when the next seizure will come at any moment. Having a seizure service dog takes that burden away to enjoy your life and reduce stress
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Close eye contact
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Pawing
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Circling or pacing
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Licking
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Barking
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Acting restlessly
Service Dog Behaviors?
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Lie next to someone who is having a seizure to prevent injury
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Put their body between the seizing individual and the floor to break their fall and protect their head
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Displaying alert behaviors before a seizure occurs
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Alerting a caretaker, family member or emergency response system
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Fetching a phone, activate some kind of preprogrammed emergency device