Seizure Response Dog

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.

A Seizure Response Dog can be a life saving friend when a person or child is faced with unpredictable seizures. 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 Seizure Response Dogs alert their owners, and family members, when they have sensed (or smelled) a change in their owners body chemistry (thought to be a an indication of impending seizure) body language, tone of voice which the person ay not be aware. The best dogs for seizure response training are those that are good companions and even those already known to the family or owned as pets by the person experiencing seizures. Dogs that are already obedient, have a calm demeanor and have a connection to the owner can have the best chance of success. This makes them easier to train for their specific task.Epilepsy Foundation: All About Seizure Dogs

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