I have two seizure dogs and i paid 450.00 for my border collie and i didnt pay anything for my chow mix i think its more of a learn thing than anything

Jeff----
I think the fact that people expect a big dog is a problem that I have gotten. The places that I shop and go frequently are used to me now and I have no problem talking to people or educating them about my dog. While talking to a cashier at one of the stores that I go to frequently (I don't drive- my mother takes me luckily!) told me that there is another person that also has a smaller dog for her disability.
I guess sometimes it's frustrating because if it's a new store or restaurant they assume I'm just trying to bring my dog in but all I say is he's a service dog and usually they just leave me alone. Another issue is because he's small people say "oh he's cute" and try to talk to or pet him. He's still trained to ignore people! His weakness is small children though but I can usually quickly remind him he's working! Once employees or see his behavior; him laying down when I stop or sitting when I sign him to (basic sign language) they know I'm not just bringing a "normal" dog in.
I think there are a lot of dogs out there that can help people in our position whether the dog knows the seizure is coming or takes care of someone as the seizure is there- for example staying on the person barking for help or attention, holding pills in the bag or physically getting help if you live with someone else.
I don't think it really matters if it's a big or small dog- it's the bond with the owner/ handler and those around them and their ability to be trained and to continue their training consistently. I hope all of this helps- I know it's a lot!!!

you might try and talk to a dog trainer. or your local 4H. I know the one here was doing work with service dogs. I wanted my son to take one of our pups up there but had no way to get him there. I have two dogs that are sensitive to my seizures but they never had training it came natural and through our bond.

PamelaStanbery, your situation is not uncommon to many different types of help in our society. Anytime a form of assistance develops, certain regulations are created to insure actual aid is properly provided. Reasoning and actual value of rules depend on those involved in creating them. It would be nice to have a SD, even if just response. Before actually knowing about these seizures, Brandy kept himself as close to me as possible, before and afterwards. I do miss this untrained dog, given to me by a fiancé, who broke it off over 25 years ago. May God's grace be with you in life.

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