Car Alerts

Car alerts are essential. I encourage people to consider all facets of an alert signal prior to selecting a signal and beginning training. An alert such as a nose nudge or paw swipe *can be* dangerous while driving

A bringsel alert can work in the car, with a little thought-

Car alerts have been some of the most emotionally significant alerts Mr Darcy has provided. Before Abi was married, mr Darcy rode in the front passenger seat or front floorboard. (Yes, I know that is NOT the safest option, but that can be a topic for a separate email). Abi used a seat belt restraint with him. The bringsel was placed in one of several places such that when he "retrieved" it, it did not interfere with her driving. She hung it from a bar across dash in front of passenger seat or left it on her backpack (coming home from school), on the seat or floorboard. It was always clear when he would alert. It did not distract from her driving to notice that he had retrieved the bringsel and was sitting with it in his mouth.

NOW, he rides in the backseat, and abi STILL easily recognizes when he takes the bringsel off the back headrest and sits with it on the back bench, passenger side-

IF she had not been able to be aware of his alerting, we would have simply have added Bells or squeakers to the bringsel.

There are crude devices that can be used for the "target-based" alerts. In most instances, the diabetic in the is not unaccompanied - kids are usually with family who are attentive to child and dog. BUT, a specific, trainer, SAFE alert for car is imperative to pre-think in training.

Some of my most "special-est" alert stories are of getting call from Abi, who has safely pulled over to side of road to treat a low due to MD's alert- I feel confident that he makes her a safer driver for herself, her family, and for the rest of us on the road.