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Originally Posted by diva pup Just out of curiosity how do you train a dog to signal when you are getting a migraine? Or are getting ready to have a seizure? Are you qualified to do that? |
I am so glad you asked! Dogs are innately in tune to the most minute details of a living being's bodily functions! For instance, they usually know before a woman does if she is pregnant. This is proven.
They are also aware of changes in body chemistry as far as temperature, scent and things such as perspiration and heart beat to the degree that they can tell when a person is about to have a seizure, is low blood suger or nauseous or about to get a migraine headache. They are also especially in tune with their masters. How many of you have commented on how your yorkies seemed to know when you were ill or not feeling well?
In this way the dogs sort of come trained except for us being trained to recognize their signals. Sometimes it's a look or a whine or a posture or you can train themto bring your medicatin when their "sense" warns them that medication is warranted.
There are ongoing studies in this areas and it is quite fascinating. I would recommend individual research if you are truly interested.