Can I train my dog to be a seizure alert dog myself at home?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Yorkipoo | Male | neutered | 2 years and 5 months old | 13 lbs
Is it possible to train my dog myself to be a seizure alert dog? If so how?
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Published on November 8th, 2017
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Most likely not. This type of training requires an experienced and highly trained person to be done appropriately. You can check for a trained expert in your vicinity. Good luck!
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Published on June 19th, 2017
Seizure alert dogs and medical alert dogs should be trained by professional behaviorists, dog trainers, and veterinary behaviorists. There are also organizations available that you can contact that will see if you are eligible to receive this kind of animal. The reasons that you need a professional to speak with about this type of training is that not all dogs will be appropriate for this type of task. I do a lot of behavior work in my practice, and if you came in to me and asked me this question, I would refer you to a behaviorist. Hope this helps!
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