Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Through Jasper TX, Diabetic Alert Dog Training Offered By Top Company

By Sherwin Albao


Jasper diabetic dogs can help people live more independent, healthy lives. Regardless of whether a patient is suffering from Type 1 or 2 diabetes, a specially-trained canine can offer valuable, reliable services. Diabetic Alert Dogs (DAD) have the ability to notify patients or family members if blood sugar levels become too high or low. In addition to monitoring health, these service animals offer devotion, love, and companionship.

The canine nose is extremely sensitive and accurate. One-eighth of the canine brain is dedicated to its olfactory processes. It has been estimated that a canine's sense of smell is 1,000 times more sensitive than a human's. The number of scent receptors in a canine's nose is 225 million, compared to 5 million for human beings.

During a hypoglycemic or a hyperglycemic event, the body emits specific odors. These scents can be excreted through breath, or in sweat, urine, or saliva. While these vapors are far too subtle for a person to detect, the canine's superior sense of smell can discern them from surrounding environmental scents very easily.

In addition to alerting people when levels of blood sugar fluctuate, these clever animals may be trained for other tasks. For example, canines can be trained to retrieve blood glucose meters, carbohydrate snacks, and glucose tablets.

According to the American Disabilities Act, ADA, all service animals must be permitted to enter public areas. These include any facilities that allow access to customers. Some examples are restaurants, doctors' offices, health clubs, hotels, grocery stores, schools, public transportation, and shopping malls. The service canine is easily recognized by its special vest, as well as by its service identification card.

Jasper diabetic dogs are usually placed when they are between one and two years of age. A variety of breeds may be available. Among them are Labrador Retrievers, Poodles, Golden Retrievers, and mixed-breed sporting dogs. Each candidate is carefully chosen for its trainability, temperament, and superior scenting ability.




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