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Comment by Jolynn on Sunday

Thank you!!!

Comment by missrobbie on Sunday

If you're going to train your own DAD, I would buy these 2 books . These 2 books answers ALL the DAD question about training , which dog to get, how to scent train etc etc.

1. "Training your own diabetic dog" Rita Martinez
2."Dog: A diabetic's best friend training guide." Veronica Zimmerman

To get started:

* DAD training should take at least 1 year **

A dog needs to know basic obedience
A dog needs to have good temperament
A dog needs to be able to pass Good Citizen test.

Comment by Jolynn on Saturday

Yeah I have a year before I leave so I am trying to get all the information now. Would you guys suggest getting an already trained dog or training your already owned dog (I have a beagle)

Comment by kathy lincoln on Saturday

Jolynn, Do not wait until right before you start college. get one a.s.a.p., no matter where you get your dog it takes time for you and the dog to learn how to work together. there is more than just alerting involved. public access training takes time and dedication on your part.

Comment by Jolynn on Saturday

I am thinking of getting a service for when I go off to college. Any suggestions or ideas? Thanks

Comment by Nell on May 29, 2013 at 8:36pm

Laura, does your dog awaken during the night to alert you? What kind of dog do you have?

Comment by Laura on May 29, 2013 at 8:08pm

I trained my own.
It was easy.
The obitience is the hard part

Comment by missrobbie on May 11, 2013 at 6:49am

I'm going to keep giving out this advice but I hope every diabetic who wants to train their own DAD reads "Training your Diabetic Alert dog" by Ritz Martinez. This book that came out in either Feb or March 2013 tells diabetic almosts all you need to do to train your own dog.

Comment by Beth on April 7, 2013 at 3:21pm

Lisa, can you please provide a working link for your foundation, I would like to read more about it.

Comment by Lisa Kelly on April 7, 2013 at 2:13pm

I'm new to this forum and have read with interest this thread in response to Dr. Quick's email....it is exactly that response that I would love to have the research to refute his statement and validate what we all see our DADs able to do,consistently and ahead of the present technology. My foundation Dogs for Cures is actively looking to fund research that would provide this scientific justification- so with all the great minds out there let's crowd source a protocol and we will continue to try and get a research institution to take this on....

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