16/03/2023
9. Dogs Can Sniff Out Medical Issues
Service dogs don’t just perform tasks and guide their humans—they can sniff out medical emergencies, too! Commonly called medical alert dogs, these pups can be trained to detect changes in blood sugar (diabetes alert dogs), oncoming seizures or bouts of narcolepsy, changes in blood pressure, and more. Some medical alert dogs are even trained to smell cancer.
Medical alert dogs are trained both to alert their owners, and to perform responsive behaviors like deep pressure therapy, searching for help, or keeping the area around their owner clear for their safety.