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n Thenorganization Working Like Dogs informs us that there are many localnevents to celebrate Assistance Dog Week from today to August 11, tonhonor the dogs themselves plus the raisers and trainers who insurenthat the dogs are such great helpers! Some events may focus on heroicndeeds performed by individual assistance dogs, and other events mayntry to raise awareness of the the role assistance dogs can play innour communities. To find local events or to download materials tonhelp promote events, check out the Working Like Dogs website.
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nGuiden dogs assist the blind and the visually impaired.
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nAndn service dogs are trained to help people with a variety ofn disabilities. For example, some dogs alert people to seizures orn other medical problems, pick up objects, open and close doors,n operate light switches, or even pull wheelchairs. Some service dogsn are able to help patients relearn to walk, keep their balance, andn get up from a fall.
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It’snremarkable what seizure response dogs can do: summon help bynactivating a medical alert or pre-programmed phone, pull dangerousnobjects away from the seizing patient’s body, block the seizingnpatient from obstacles or streets, rouse the unconscious patientnafter a seizure, and carry information, medication, and oxygen. Itntakes a really special dog to be able to serve in this position!
It’snremarkable what seizure response dogs can do: summon help bynactivating a medical alert or pre-programmed phone, pull dangerousnobjects away from the seizing patient’s body, block the seizingnpatient from obstacles or streets, rouse the unconscious patientnafter a seizure, and carry information, medication, and oxygen. Itntakes a really special dog to be able to serve in this position!n
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nMedicalnresponse dogs can be trained to sense (and I’m guessing this meansn“smell”) when a diabetic patient’s blood sugar is too low or toonhigh, and they often bring medications or the telephone when needed.
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nYounmight want to donate to Paws with a Cause or another organizationndedicated to getting service dogs into the hands of people that neednthem.
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