Service Dog Tasks

What is a service dog task?

A trained activity is performed by a service dog to assist its handler with a disability. These tasks are intended to directly alleviate and reduce the effects of the handler's disability, helping them function more independently in daily life. Service dogs undergo training to carry out these tasks reliably and safely.

At Medi-dogs, we provide many different task training depending on the team!

Some examples are:

Medical Alerts

Do you have a medical condition that impacts your daily life? A medical alert service dog could alert you to an episode long before your medical devices can. Dogs can be trained to alert to blood sugar lows and highs, POTS, MCAS, and seizures.

Gluten & Allergen Detection

Do you have a life-threatening allergy or celiac disease? A detection service dog can sniff out whether your food contains an allergen or has been contaminated. This task grants assurance and security that can be life-changing!

Mobility Assists

We have experience training in an array of tasks such as opening and closing doors, retrieving medications or objects, turning on lights, and many more. We do not train counterbalance or bracing tasks.

What does a service dog task look like?

Some common examples of a task might look like this:

• Dog nudging or pawing the handler as an alert to a medical episode

• Retrieving medications/objects

  
  

We take pride in customizing our task training programs at Medi-dogs to meet the specific needs of each team. Our comprehensive training curriculum encompasses a range of skills and methods designed to enhance the capabilities of both the dogs and their handlers. Our experienced trainers work closely with each team to develop personalized training plans that address specific goals and objectives. Through a combination of positive reinforcement, consistency, and patience, we empower our teams to build strong bonds and achieve remarkable results. We strive to cultivate confident and skilled partnerships by fostering a supportive and nurturing environment.