Dogs are known for being loving pets and loyal companions, but did you know they can also be trained to assist people with epilepsy?

Seizure Response Dog Guides are becoming increasingly recognized for their life-changing impact. With specialized training, these incredible dogs provide their handlers with greater safety, confidence, and independence.

How Seizure Response Dog Guides Help
These highly trained Dog Guides assist their handlers by:

🐾 Barking for help in response to a seizure.
🐾 Fetching a medical kit or important items like a phone.
🐾 Getting assistance from another person in the home.
🐾 Providing comfort during the recovery period by staying close and offering reassurance.

Myth vs. Truth

Myth: Seizure Response Dog Guides are trained to detect seizures before they happen.
Truth: While some dogs may develop an intuitive ability to sense an oncoming seizure, trainers do not specifically teach this skill.

Empowering Canadians with Seizure Response Dog Guides

Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides (LFCDG) empowers Canadians living with disabilities to navigate their world with confidence and independence, by providing a Dog Guide at no cost and supporting them in their journey together. By responding to seizures and ensuring help is nearby, Seizure Response Dogs (SRD) empower their handlers to navigate life with greater independence.

Visit the Lions Foundation of Canada SRD Program page to explore the process of applying for a Seizure Response Dog. https://www.dogguides.com/program/seizure-response/.

Ensure that you read through the Discovery Package, which outlines program qualification criteria and details what to expect throughout the client journey.

*Note: The waitlist for the Seizure Response program is opened several times per year. At this time, we do not have a date when applications will reopen and will post any updates on the webpage and in monthly newsletters. If you are interested in signing up for the monthly newsletter, please fill out the form on the newsletter page.

Contact Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: 905-842-2891 | Toll-Free: 1-800-768-3030
🌐 Website: www.dogguides.com