Learn about training service dogs for epilepsy, owner responsibilities, and more.
Instead, some people choose to train their service dogs.
Training Process
The training process for a service dog can be rigorous.
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However, they must be trained.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anyone who has seizures can have a service dog for epilepsy.
Epilepsy is considered a disability, and people with epilepsy are protected under the Americans With Disabilities Act.
It is not entirely understood how dogs detect seizures before they happen.
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