Download or read book Canine Med Alert written by R. Kay and published by . This book was released on 2012-10-04 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diabetic Service Dogs "Canine Med Alert" was formed out of a love for a human with diabeties. We understand the importance of dogs and what they can do for us in society. Canine Med Alert is a vehicle through which we can help dogs help humans help dogs. Here is what we will be covering: 1. How to get started. 2. Finding the right dog for you. 3. Your needs from your dog. 4. If you already have a dog (Are they right for you). 5. Other pets, animals in your household. 6. Other Family Members (will they help? And what do they need to do.) 7. Exercise. 8. Remembering, this is a working service dog for you. 9. Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Training. 10. Canine good citizen. "Canine Med Alert" will be going over the CGC (Canine Good Citizen ) along with the Basic, Intermediate and Advanced training, so at the end of this part of training, you and your dog will take and pass the canine good citizen test. Your dog will get a certificate from A.K.C. (the American Kennel Club), after you mail in your test results to them with an separate fee of $8.00. This certificate indicates that your dog has demonstrated the ability to show good manners at home and in the community. 11. ADA - the Americans with Disabilities Act (established 1990): what it means. (Each state has its own rules and regulations regarding service animals - it is up to you to check out the rules in your state, and in the states you may plan to visit.) Note that: ( Federal laws supersedes all state laws). 12. What to do when confronted by someone about your service dog (Service dog education). 13. Keeping a Log book - required for self-training your dog (120 hours of Service Dog Training) to be turned in to the "Canine Med Alert"trainer at the completion of the training for the final test. The final test comprises your dog's demonstration of the ability to perform at least 3 tasks specific to your disability * Note: At test time, your Blood Glucose may be within normal or acceptable levels, so testing for High or low blood glucose may not be testable at that time.