Medical Alert Dogs (MADs)

Classification	Service Dog
Color	Gray
Type	Medical Alert Dogs (MADs)
Job	To alert their handler to dangerous physiological changes such as blood pressure, hormone levels or another verifiable, measurable bodily symptom.
Handler	May or may not show signs of disability.
Gear	Depending on the handler’s disability, the dog may or may not have specialized gear.
Signs	DADs are Medical Alert Dogs, but not all Medical Alert Dogs are DADs
Notes	Medical Alert Dogs’ jobs and functions can vary widely.
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