Seizure dogs?

[RockerMama]

Does anyone have a seizure dog? We are thinking about getting a dog, and I have seen a lot about how trained dogs can help during a seizure.

My daughter is thought to have simple/complex partial seizures, and my son is very susceptible to febrile seizures. If we do decide to get a dog, would getting one trained to assist during seizures be worthwhile? Is there a specific type of dog, or can any breed be trained?

Thank you!

 

[Loopy Lou]

I don't know where you live but here in the UK you have to meet certain criteria to have a seizure alert dog. For example a certain amount and type of seizures, resistance to medication etc. I would love a seizure alert dog. It would put mine and my family's mind at rest, but i don't think i would meet the criteria.

Whereabouts are you based?

 

[RockerMama]

In NY, in the USA.

That was what I was figuring, since I would assume the demand is high.

 

[Nakamova]

I know there are a few members with companion dogs of one sort or another. I hope they will comment. In the meantime, below are threads from the CWE archives:
http://www.coping-with-epilepsy.com/forums/f20/anybody-here-have-seizure-alert-dog-14748/
http://www.coping-with-epilepsy.com/forums/f21/seizure-response-dogs-646/
http://www.coping-with-epilepsy.com/forums/f23/seizure-dogs-anyone-12085/
http://www.coping-with-epilepsy.com/forums/f36/service-animals-9906/
http://www.coping-with-epilepsy.com/forums/f23/adopting-seziure-alert-dog-9738/
http://www.coping-with-epilepsy.com/forums/f21/siezure-response-dogs-available-695/

and these folks train seizure assistance dogs:
http://www.canineassistants.com/

 

[Loopy Lou]

Here we go, i hope you find this useful!

www.ehow.com/how_5694787_seizure_alert-dogs.html