I Smell Trouble’s Allergen Alert Dogs are even able to detect residue left behind after the removal of the allergen. For instance, if a peanut butter cracker is broken, eaten and the counter is wiped down, there is a high probability that residue (from the size of a crumb to an amount undetectable by humans) will remain on the counter. In a restaurant, one pan that is used to prepare a dish using cashews is rinsed out but residue remains in the pan when another dish is prepared.

One of our Allergen Alert Dogs trained to alert on the specific allergen would easily identify the danger zone or the accidental cross-contaminated food, allowing the person the opportunity to avoid contact and avoid allergic reaction.

Along with the tools they’ve been taught to use by their physicians, their diligence in reading labels and their commitment to cleaning surfaces with which their child may come into contact, parents realize that the acquisition of a well-trained, accurate and methodically searching allergen alert service dog provides a new level of security.

A well-trained allergen alert dog provides parents with a new method to provide their child independence and, frankly, a bridge to friendship, awareness and understanding.

Allergen Alert Service Dogs have allowed families to take cross country vacations, participate in social events, enjoy relaxing meals in restaurants with friends, shop at malls, attend community events, such as festivals, etc.

Properly using their dog’s abilities, the mature teenagers with an allergen alert dog are able to participate in activities (such as attending their high school prom, participating in sleepovers or shopping at the mall) which once held too much potential for a dangerous allergic reaction! The child/dog team works together to create freedom to be more.

Younger children, with their parents’ help, have the opportunity to be involved in school activities, social gatherings and even something as adventurous as Space Camp. The youngest children are able to attend story times, safely choose library books (many, many, many library books are contaminated), go to festivals and enjoy activities most all other families are able to do without fear.