Seizure Response Dog

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    • Trained to bark to alert family members as a child or person is having a seizure
    • Seizure "Alert" Dog - Can be trained or capable of sensing an oncoming seizure
    • Can retrieve a phone for emergency contact
    • Can pull dangerous objects away from people
    • Provide physical and emotional support to their handler(s)
    • Carry information about the handler's condition
  • Seizure response dogs are a special type of service dog specifically trained to help someone who has epilepsy or seizures. These dogs are specially trained based on the specific needs of the person they are helping.
  • Special Training

    Unlike therapy dogs, seizure response dogs require specific training before they are ready to assist a person who is at risk of having epileptic seizures. This special training can take up to 18 months.Epilepsy Advocate: Seizure response dogs with special training The best dogs for seizure response training are those that are already good companions. These dogs are obedient and have a calm demeanor. This makes them easier to train for their specific task.Epilepsy Foundation: All About Seizure Dogs

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