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Medical alert tags can be beneficial for anyone with a disability or important medical problem, though they are often thought of as being used primarily for people with diabetes, seizures, or severe allergies. In this post, I'll discuss the importance of medical alert tags for you and your service dog, as well as a few suggestions on where to order them. Value of Medical Alert Tags for HandlerIf you are unconscious, this tag tells emergency responders the following:
Some alert tags don't give very much room, and so you can only put your name, condition, and a number to call. Others offer more space. Depending on what you need to say, you may want to consider getting one that is a little bit larger with more space for more details about you. Also, keep your condition in mind. Will it hurt to wear a bracelet every day? If so, a necklace with dog tags might be the better option. Most tags come with an option of a metal color or a silencer (plastic edging), so be sure to get something that will stand out, like the color RED. Why Does My Service Dog Need One? In the event that your service dog were to be separated from you, and unvested, keeping a med tag on them will let anyone who finds the dog know that they are a desperately needed working animal. Additionally, if for whatever reason you and your service dog are in an accident and your med tags can’t be found, keeping one on your dog’s collar works as a backup. Med tags for your dog can either be regular dog tags with matching information, or they can can be tags that side directly on to your dog’s collar. We recommend that you have a red silencer on the dog’s tag as well as your own so that it stands out from the rest of his or her ID tags. We recommend the following information for your dog’s med tag:
Where to BuyMedical alert tags will help keep you and your service dog safe, and together in a crisis.
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 There are various types of service dogs, but for the purpose of simplifying things, I'll cover 6 categories. Within each category, the type of work the dog does can get very specific depending on their handler's needs. The purpose of this post is to give a quick overview of the types and what tasks they may perform. Many people believe that service dogs only help the blind or deaf, but there's so many more disabilities that service dogs can help mitigate. At DADTC, we help train mobility dogs, specifically for people with chronic pain, but I feel it’s important for people to learn about and understand that there are many different ways a service dog can help someone with a disability.
 Chronic pain and other mobility disabilities commonly interfere with the handler’s ability to properly exercise their service dogs.
Busy pet owners may come home from work late and don't want to walk their dog in the dark (understandable). And any dog owner has experienced the split obligations of wanting and needing to walk their dog, but it's raining or snowing. In these instances, a treadmill can be a key secret to fulfilling your dog's exercise needs with realistic life pressures. Learn about where to find a treadmill, when to turn to the treadmill, and how to teach your dog to safely run on one. A treadmill shouldn't be your dog's only source of exercise, but it can be a valuable tool. Whether you live in a big city or a one stop sign town, finding a good vet that will respect you, will understand that your service dog needs extra special care & handling, and will not try to take all your money can be really hard. In big cities, there is a vet clinic every few miles. In small towns, there might be a livestock/pet vet 20 miles away who WILL try to handle your dog like it's an ornery bull, but your best bet is going to be driving to the nearest large city which could be up to an hour away. In this post, you will learn about what to look for in a vet, why service dogs need special care, and how to stand up for your dog's health.
 My dog plays at home with his one dog friend, never at the park In the country, people just let their dogs roam. Good country dogs know to stay on their home territory, some are trained to be responsible off-leash. The only fences in the country are the ones meant to keep the livestock in, not the dogs. It’s just how it is. My dogs have country life.
In the city, a lot of people have fenced yards for their dogs to play in, they take their dogs for routine walks, or they go to the magical and wonderful blessing that is the Dog Park. But, is the Dog Park really blessing? Or, is it a disaster? I know what I’ll recommend to clients, but only you can decide how you feel about the Dog Park. I’ll share the benefits of taking your dog to a fenced Dog Park, pet or service dog, and the dangers. I’ll share tips about how to use the Dog Park to your best advantage. I’ll also give extra notes on the hazards to a service dog team being at a dog park.  Have you ever seen a dog trotting around in a set of colorful booties and thought how spoiled and frivolous it seemed? Dogs don’t need clothes, right?!
I used to think the same thing. Until I partnered with a service dog and I saw the value of boots for general well-being of the dog, and as a courtesy to businesses. Boots aren’t just for working dogs, though, there are times when a pet dog could benefit from a nice set of boots as well! When choosing a set of boots, it’s important to think about why you need them, how the mechanics of your dog foot works (not all boots sold for dogs are good for them), and what your budget is. It’s also a good idea to have several different types of boots on hand, because then you have the option of choosing what’s best for your dog that day, in that moment. |
AuthorHi, my name is Sally Fowler. I'm the owner & trainer for DADTC. I'll be writing posts with training tips, service dog basics, and more! Check out the categories below to find exactly what you're looking for! If you have any questions or there's a topic you'd like to see discussed here, please check out our contact page here. Archives
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