What exactly does a Seizure Response Dog do?

A Seizure Response Dog will do many things.  It will be trained to lie on top of the handler to prevent the person from injuring themselves or others.  The dog will be trained to go get help, obtain a phone, and even press a button to call 911, just name a few.

 

I'd like to become a puppy raiser for N.A.D.P.E. How do I do that?

Fill out the application that is on our website.  Once you send the application to N.A.D.P.E.  we will contact you once we have processed your application.

 

I've heard that some dogs can actually alert a person when they're about to have a seizure. Is this true?

Yes. Many dogs can alert to seizures, giving the person with epilepsy a chance to get somewhere safe or into a safe position.

The problem is that nobody can specifically train a dog to alert to seizures.  We at Angel Dogs for People with Epilepsy have a higher chance that a dog will alert  because we employ a person with epilepsy, and proximity to a person with epilepsy gives the dog a greater chance to alert.

 

Once I get a Service Dog, can I take it out in public with me?

Yes. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Service Dogs and their handlers are given equal access to any public place. This includes hotels, dining establishments, buses, airplanes, etc.  Also, this act enables Service Dog handlers to live in places where pets are usually banned.

 

What breeds do you use and why?

We generally try to stick with Golden Retrievers, and Yellow or Black labs. We also use Great Pyrenees, Newfoundlands, and Great Danes when available.  We have found that these breeds have the best size and temperament to become a Service Dog.

 

Can I choose my dog?

We're sorry, but we do not allow you to choose your own Seizure Response Service Dog.  However, we try to match you with a dog that would fit your particular needs based on factors such as lifestyle, personality, etc.  If for some reason the dog is incompatible with you or your lifestyle, we will find a dog that fits.

 

Your training methods are different from mine. As a puppy raiser, do I have to train with your methods?

Yes.  We do things a certain way for a reason.  If you have any questions about why we train the way that we do, please feel free to contact us.

 

Is Noelle's Dogs Four Hope a Non-Profit organization?

Yes we are. We are also accepting donations at this time. Please see the, ''Contact Us'' page for more information.

 

I've got a puppy that I would like to donate to your organization so it could become a Service Dog. Is this possible?

Possibly.  We are very thankful that you are even considering donating a dog to us, but to become a Service Dog, the puppy must meet very specific criteria.  You can contact us to set up a meeting with the dog so that we can perform an examination to see if it meets this criteria.