RE: Seizure Dogs

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Bette - 19 Feb 2006 20:55 GMT

In that I have had seizures since 15 and am now 65, it has been most of
my life.
Life happens and it is okay.

After our daughter was born: I refer to her as my miracle baby. After
she was born I was seizure free. Something to do with Neurochemistry
in the brain.
Of course I see my Neurologist and have my EEG yearly, and am on meds.

When our children went back to school I did as well. Always had an
interest in dogs and dog training. My husband encouraged me to attend
Cornell where I received a degree in Solving Canine Behavior Problems.

It was an interesting set up volunteering my time with the local
S.P.C.A. in our area, I worked with a man who knew so much. But have
not as yet met anyone who trains seizure dogs.

I was just wondering if anyone does have a seizure dog and where did
you find your companion.

Thanks a bunch.

Bette <<<<<<<>>>>>>>

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G. - 20 Feb 2006 04:02 GMT

Have you tried contacting a Local Chapter of an Epilepsy Association?
I saw a Demo about 5 years ago of a woman who trained them north of
Toronto Canada. She also trained some to assist with other conditions.
There are only? 2 or 3 breeds that lend themselves to easier training
at this one school. One would wait a period and if the person didn't
recover would rap a wall button to summon help.
They wear a special vest so can be taken shopping and wherever a
seeing-eye dog can go. G./

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youngthing - 20 Feb 2006 13:06 GMT

> Have you tried contacting a Local Chapter of an Epilepsy Association?
> I saw a Demo about 5 years ago of a woman who trained them north of
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> They wear a special vest so can be taken shopping and wherever a
> seeing-eye dog can go. G./

In that I live in New Jersey - that is a long way. Have called our
local Epilepsey Assoc and they
are only doing that in N.Y or Calif.

Will contact Cornell Univ. See if they know. Thanks. : )

I don't need one, but would love to help train them.
B.

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G. - 20 Feb 2006 15:00 GMT

> > Have you tried contacting a Local Chapter of an Epilepsy Association?
> > I saw a Demo about 5 years ago of a woman who trained them north of
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> I don't need one, but would love to help train them.
> B.

Well, if there are none Now near where you are (training schools), it
sounds like you've got a Reliable Market for that sort of skills !!

:-> G./

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Bette - 20 Feb 2006 16:39 GMT

> > Will contact Cornell Univ. See if they know. Thanks. : )
> > I don't need one, but would love to help train them.
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> sounds like you've got a Reliable Market for that sort of skills !!
> :-> G./

I love dogs and understand their pack theory. There is much on line I
shall look into.
Thanks for your encouragement. It is a blast to help out and I would
do it for free.

Well - maybe. ;-}

Bette

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