Why A Diabetic Alert Service Dog?
Diabetic
alert service dogs are trained to recognize and alert on the scent of low
and/or high blood sugar in diabetics. Partnering with a Diabetic Alert Dog can
have a significant impact on an individual's life including the potential to
save it:
Tighter glycemic control
Research has shown for every 1% reduction in the A1c, the risk of micro
vascular diabetic complication (kidney, eye, cardiac, nerve disease) is reduced
by 40%.
Alerting
Often diabetics don't "feel" their low blood sugars and their
bodies are slow to react to how their insulin pumps have been programmed. These
events can lead to dangerous lows which can result in seizures, coma, and even
death. Implanted glucose monitoring systems are often 20-30 minutes behind a
fully-trained alert dog. These electronic systems measure parts per million. In
studies, dogs have been shown to scent parts per trillion. Diabetics may
sleep right through a monitor's alarm, whereas a trained diabetic alert dog is persistent
to the point where s/he will "go get" another member of the
household if the diabetic does not respond.
Personal independence
It is a well documented that a confident, hard-working service dog
provides emotional security to people that fear a "what if "
scenario. These fears may cause a person so much
anxiety that they shut themselves away from everyday life such as school,
career, travel and interpersonal relationships. A service dog can provide
a sense of balance and well being giving the individual the self-confidence
needed to get out in the world and live their life to the fullest.
Our goal is for
children and adults living with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes to live a long, happy
life without complications and to manage their diabetes appropriately until a
cure is found. Until there is a cure, there is a dog.
Our
Program
Thanks to the
American with Disabilities Act, service dogs are no longer just for the blind.
Our dogs can be trained to assist individuals with diabetes, seizure disorders,
anxiety disorders, PTSD, hearing impairment, Traumatic Brain Injury and other
health issues. Through our trainers and our unique
process, we are recognized as a leader in providing the highest quality bred,
impeccably trained medical alert service dogs available today.
Your service dog
will be hand picked from a litter of Warren Retriever Labs based on your
specific needs. All Warren Retriever puppies are temperament tested
and come with the best health guarantees in the business. Our reputation for breeding excellence
provides you with a comforting sense of security, and knowledge that our
dedicated staff will become an integral part of your family through our
ongoing consultation and continuing education services.
Our experience and
expertise provide the foundation on which we are pioneering our
comprehensive training and education programs. Our state-of-the-art
standards achieve excellence in producing the next generation of diabetic alert
dogs.
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