There are two types of service dogs for seizures: seizure alert dogs and seizure response dogs. To put it simply, seizure alert dogs are dogs that are naturally able to detect oncoming seizures. Again, they cannot be trained to do this, but those that can, are able to be trained to do...
Stick to a routine.Dogs tend to feel more confident whenthey walk, eat, play, and sleep at predictable times.Make sure that daily routine includes plenty of exercise because it reduces stress and keeps them physically healthy. Dogs may also feel a greater sense of control when you train them...
Some may lick their lips if they have some leftover food on them or if they have something on them after they have been exploring on a walk. Some dogs lick their lips when they can see, hear, or smell their food being prepared at home. They may also swallow more if they are saliva...
I know my dogs are successful at this because Rowley, my 13-year old Border Collie, does not like busy streets (bus and truck routes) and although we avoid them in general, we do sometimes have to walk a short distance on a busy street, and he takes it in stride. His ears may be...
She has a seizure or convulsion. She becomes overheated. Her abdomen is enlarged. She might have a gastric torsion (a twist in her stomach), mammary tumor, heart or liver disease, peritonitis (inflammation of the abdominal lining), or pyometra (uterine infection). She's unable to use her...
5. As this graduate's service dog, this 6 year old Lab was instrumental in helping her graduate, so he got to don a cap and gown too!6. While out on a walk with his owner, this dog found and helped save another dog that had been buried alive.7. Sgt. Stubby is a decorated war...
If the bitch is indeed unable to give birth, consider her inability to free whelp as a trait to improve on and choose a stud accordingly, the one who was born through a natural birth, ideally with most of his family and cousins born that way. And finally, let us not put perfectly ...
then schedule an initial in-home evaluation. If we are unable to help you for whatever reason, we will guide you in the right direction of a dog training professional or behaviorist who can. In certain cases, we can also assist you in the rehoming process. There are many dog trainers in...
the house. At first we thought it was just his old age. But eventually we discovered that he had anadvancing brain tumor (cystic meningioma)which was gradually reducing his mobility. Eventually, couldn’t move without great pain, so he was going in the house to avoid having to walk out...
We are so grateful for the San Antonio area to have this service available! Thank you all so much for your kindness. Marianne Hinojosa San Antonio Ruby would have been 15 years old next month. From one day to the next she was unable to walk. We knew it was time. I was so happy ...