Most people with epilepsy or seizure disorders are afraid to go out of their
homes, and the constant worry of their condition has inhibited their social
life so they have few friends or anyone to assist them . They feel like
they can never be alone by themselves or sleep again without someone there.
I know I was that way for a long time.
There are two types of dogs either a Seizure alert dog or a Seizure response
dog.
With the "seizure response" dog, once the seizure has started they either
run for help or constantly bark getting someone's attention.
Depends on the persons needs.
Than there are "Seizure alert" dogs. These are dogs that "forewarn" their
owner, which is to signal them before the seizure occurs. This allows the
person to move to safe area. The assistance of a forewarning dog enables the
owner to be more independent, and they will be confident enough to venture
out from home. They will learn to rely on the dog to help them and to feel a
new found freedom. The dogs come in a variety of breeds. Even little dogs
can function well as Service Dogs for some situations.
The dogs are trained depending on the need they can clear the breathing area
if the persons throws up. Remove fallen items that could cause harm during
the "Clonic" portion of a seizure. The dogs can push up by snuggling along
the back to keep the person experiencing seizure on 'their side. They can
herd those who are afflicted with "walk around" seizures, and the dog can
keep the person in one place until the seizure has ended so that you do not
walk into traffic or down a flight of stairs etc. They can lead one who is
dazed after a seizure back home or to a safe area. There are many ways a
Service Dog owner can learn to trust the dog and find the self-confidence to
lead a better life.
I can send you a list of organizations so you can see where they are
located. They all have their own rules and prices. I have a fundraising idea
sheet I can send to you as well, to help with the cost.
They are anywhere from free, to a donation you can handle or up to eight
thousand or more.
Of course now that more people know of the dogs the free donation have a
long waiting list as do some of the others. Two years ins the norm for
waiting.
I can send you a list of question so you can determine which is the right
one for you. You can print out as many copies as you like so than you can
use a different set for each organization.
There is a new children's book that was published in August of 2009 and I am
featured in this book. Even though it is for kids it is very written and
insightful and would benefit adults as well. The book is called Seizure
alert dogs by Margaret Fetty.
www.bearportpublishing.com <http://www.bearportpublishing.com/> Or Amazon
and Barnes and Noble.
These are articles I have written online if you would like to read them.
http://www.suite101.com/articles.cfm/service_dogs
Start at the middle of the page where it says latest articles. I have no
clue why they are putting those other links at the top of my page. I have
asked them to remove them.
Jewl, TX
Information on Seizure Response/Alert Dogs
http://www.homestead.com/Tagert/MsJewl.html <mailto:wallja99@fightfor.org>
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