hale710
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anna29 said:hale710 said:anna29 said:Gem90 said:hi iv just heard about alert dogs. but i dont know how to claim one or how to get hold of one
i live in coventry if anyone knows how to claim one id be grateful
thanks gem
This is the OP [original post] above to remind all .
Alert dogs are AMAZING gifted animal's and a mans/ladies loyal best friend .
I myself "have one" so am here encouraging this thread to please return to a
much more positive mode and stance .
Thanks Anna .
I think they're a fantastic idea for those who need one! The link posted above gives the info needed.
Unfortunately it doesn't appear that they're widely available though, so I imagine you would have to have a REAL need for one and tried every other way to regain hypo awareness yourself.
Anna you're very lucky your dog has taken on the role without training!
Hi Hale .
Because there is a cut off point with a hypo alert dogs training age being 3yrs or more .
I was soooooo lucky to have some extra help and training done with 'Gracey' .
I learned that I was too slow to recognise her indicators towards me with an imminent hypo or infection/illness .
I had to be trained to recognise these markers and indicators from her .
She was and still is always ahead of me in scenting/sensing the changes .
This way I could see her responses sooner and treat myself accordingly .
It does become a team effort between us - she will alert - I have to then treat myself
and immediately reward her .
Lots of love,praise cuddles,contact and a toy/chew afterwards .
She never leaves my side till am well again ...
This is sheer devotion and her scent/sense instincts ingrained in her .
Anyone enquiring about a hypo alert dog will need to fill in applications forms
and agree to a full assessment into their diabetes and lifestyle
Anna .
Ok.... So my puppy is 10 months old. In theory I could maybe get some help with him so he could become hypo alert? I'm fairly certain he has no idea if I'm low, and I'm lucky in that I am very aware myself! But as you say maybe I'm not reading the signs right! He's my boy and I love him regardless, but I didn't realise you could get extra help with a pet you already have!