POTS and Cardiac Alert Service Dog Training in Savannah, GA

Customized Medical Alert Training for Greater Peace of Mind

Meika's Helping Paws trainer with a POTS and Cardiac Alert service dog practicing public access training in Savannah, GA

POTS & Cardiac Alert Service Dog Training

Living with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) or cardiac dysautonomia can make daily routines unpredictable due to sudden heart rate spikes, dizziness, or syncope. We build a dependable working partnership customized to your medical needs.

  • Heart Rate Alert Training: Receive early warnings prior to sudden spikes or blood pressure drops.
  • Physical Task Assistance: Retrieve hydration, electrolytes, medication, or emergency devices.
  • Public Access & Stability: Build reliable obedience, counterbalance support, and confidence in public.

Goal: Navigate daily life with greater confidence, safety, and independence.

How Can A POTS And Cardiac Alert Service Dog Help?

POTS and cardiac alert service dogs are trained around the handler's individual medical needs. Depending on the training plan, a service dog may perform specific scent or heart-rate alerts, momentum assistance, and emergency response tasks that support greater safety at home and in public.

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Perform trained alert behaviors prior to sudden heart rate spikes or blood pressure drops
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Perform other individually trained response tasks tailored to the handler's medical needs
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Provide early warnings for presyncope (dizziness) to allow the handler to sit or lie down safely
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Provide Deep Pressure Therapy (DPT) to assist with blood flow regulation and recovery
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Retrieve hydration, electrolytes, salt tablets, or medication on command
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Retrieve a phone or emergency communication device during a syncope episode
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Provide counterbalance or stability support when the handler experiences lightheadedness
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Alert family members, caregivers, or nearby bystanders if the handler faints
Real-World Results

See Our Task Training in Action

🐾 Saijin & Tobias

Watch Saijin working with Tobias as they demonstrate essential POTS service dog task training.

🥤 Fridge Retrieval Task

Trainer Blake demonstrating her service dog Avalon opening the fridge and retrieving a water bottle.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long are the training lessons?

In-person lessons are scheduled for an hour, while our virtual lessons are approximately 40 minutes.

Where do private lessons and board & train go home sessions take place?

All private in-person lessons and board and train go home sessions are held here in Savannah, GA and nearby areas.

Looking for a complete breakdown of requirements & phases? Read our full Service Dog Program overview →