And then what do they do?
They alert and this lets you know you are about to have a seizure and then you can put yourself in a safe place while letting others know also.
What did you think happens?
Gives the owner time to take action: lie down in a safe spot, relax, drink water, eat food. Etc.
By being warned, the owner may be able to even prevent a full on seizure.
I’m not sure what the dog is trained to do if there is a full blown seizure. I don’t know if they just protect the owner or get help.
My daughter had seizures and wanted a seizure dog.
Here’s some more info on seizure digs:
https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/seizure-first-aid-and-safety/staying-safe/seizure-dogs
And then what do they do?
The seizure-prone person, in the seconds remaining from when the dog alerts to a change in brainwaves, takes what steps he or she can to prevent injuring himself further. As an example, positioning oneself so as not to fall and hit one's head. Making sure they do not fall against the door of the room they are in so that no one can reach them to assist. Loosening tight collars or neckties. Removing eyeglasses. Et cetera.
We were dog-sitting DD’s college friend’s elderly retriever. She had been at our house for about a week so she wasn’t our dog at all. She started to fuss at supper time. We went into the living room to see if she needed out — but we found DS2 in a full-blown seizure. He was crunched up in a position that was cutting off his air. We laid him out on the floor until it passed.
If that wonderful dog had not alerted us we are sure he would have died.
We already told DD if that dog ever needs a new home we will roll out the red carpet for her.