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Seizure Service Dogs?
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Hi guys I was wondering if anyone on here has a seizure service dog? I was diagnosed with absence seizures twelve years ago and then two years ago I was diagnosed with grand mal seizures as well, since then I have had one confirmed grand mal, which is what landed me the diagnoses and in an ambulance, but I have also possibly had 2-3 uncomfirmed grand mals and I say un comfirmed because I was home alone and they were at night or when I first woke up so I’m not entirely sure... So I do not have… read more

posted September 3, 2018
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I have one. Professionally trained. Not from an agency that raises and trains.
Not sure how a dog would respond to and absence seizure. I have them.as well. My dog doesn't care. My child and wife, they catch me having them, or I just realize I am really confused for no reason.
The dogs are Seizure Response Dogs and are trained to help protect you from injury while having a seizure. Roll you off back to side, stay against back, defend you if in public, help you up when you are able, and assist with mobility if pills make you off balance.
If the dog is a natural alerter- GREAT!!!!
You have a Seizure Alert Dog! And can also be trained as a Seizure Respinse Dog (or not).
The Govt says one job isn't enuff to go in out in public.
Positive vibes your way- Jeff

posted September 3, 2018
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Always welcome.

posted September 4, 2018
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Thanks Jeff

posted September 3, 2018

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