Medical
Allergen Detection I †
Prerequisite: None
Time: 2 weeks
Disability: Severe allergic responses
Canine: Any
Allergen Detection I is a service which can be trained for anyone with a severe allergy. The dog is trained to wear a saddlebag equipped with an epi-pen. The dog is also trained to recognize the scent of a specific allergen and alert the owner upon presentation.
Allergen Detection II †
Prereq.: Allergen Detection I
Time: 1 week
Disability: Same as Allergen Detection I, but with airborne severity
Canine: Any
Allergen Detection II is a service which can be trained for anyone with a severe allergy to even the presence of a specific allergen in the air. The dog will detect passively and alert the handler upon identifying the known allergen.
DPT II (seizures)
DPT II is a service which can be trained for anyone with disorders generating unconsciousness or paralysis. Like DPT I the dog is trained to lay on the handle, but with full body contact, and until the handler is ready to right themselves. This is a much-exaggerated version of DPT I and can also be used in fainting disorders or in some seizure situations.
Tasking II † (Reminders)
Prerequisite: Tasking I
Time: 3 weeks
Disability: Same as Tasking I + Dissociative disorders
Canine: Any
Tasking II is a service which can be trained for anyone with a long-duration episode which normally prevents the handler from taking medications, eating or drinking. The dog is trained to interrupt a handler by pawing in response to the handlers need to perform an action. These can include but are not limited to: Food/Drink reminders, medications reminders (cued by a phone), etc...
Item Retrieval †
Prerequisite: None
Time: 2 weeks
Disability: varied
Canine: Medium (35-67lbs)
Item retrieval is a service which can be trained for anyone with a challenge fetching their own medication during an episode. The dog is trained to retrieve a specific item either in response to the beginning of the handlers episode, or by command word.
OR
The dog is trained to give something to a nearby person/stranger.
Medical Alert †
Prerequisite: None
Time: 4 weeks
Disability: seizures, diabetes, fainting disorders
Canine: Medium (35-67lbs)
Medical Alert is a service which can be trained for anyone with a disorder that can immobilize. The dog is trained to notify the handler by pawing of the upcoming issue. The dog is trained to recognize a change in the handlers biochemistry they may not be aware of at the time. This is a scent training activity.