How to Buy a Seizure Response Dog
Things You'll Need
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Instructions
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Contact Canine Assistants. Canine Assistants is one of the largest nonprofits that provide seizure response dogs. Although many associations provide dogs for disabilities in general, Canine Assistants specializes in seizures.
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Understand the process. Although the cost to train a seizure response dog is up to $20,000, they provide the dogs free of charge to recipients. The cost is covered by private donations to Canine Assistants. However, you need to fill out an application and get on the waiting list.
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Complete an application. The application and medical form you will need to complete is located on the Canine Assistants Website. Complete the information and mail to the address provided on the form.
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Consider getting on a wait list with a few organizations. If you are anxious about getting a dog, you can fill out applications for a few organizations. This will give you a better chance of finding a dog sooner. Paws With A Cause offers a program and you can check the American Dog Trainers Network's listing for programs in your state.
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Be patient while waiting for a dog. The wait list for seizure dogs can be a couple of years.
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