This is the beginning of Dray’s scent training for TMAU-specific work, using a cotton ball with a TMA-rich urine sample on it. Cotton holds and absorbs scent better than anything else. Up to now, Dray has been trained for other scents to develop the desired alert behavior; and now, it is geared to TMA specific training, and eventually, other body odor-related scents. The TMA sample was donated by a university lab that handles TMA-rich urine samples, and they asked MeBO to not disclose their identity as they wish to remain anonymous.
TMAU SALIVA and/or SWEAT SAMPLES NEEDED
From symptomatic volunteers who have
TESTED POSITIVE FOR TMAU
From symptomatic volunteers who have
TESTED POSITIVE FOR TMAU
In order for Dray to have a well-rounded concept of TMA scent, Liz is asking for volunteers who have tested positive for TMAU and are certain that their saliva and/or sweat (collected in separate containers) would have TMA on it, by drenching a cotton swab with saliva or sweat and placing it in a zip lock bag and inserting it in a plastic container like the one Liz is working with in this video, covering it tightly with its proper seal. You can purchase these cheaply at your local grocery store. It would be greatly appreciated if you would then mail it to the following address:
Pawsibilities Unleashed
Pet Therapy of Kentucky, Inc.
P.O. Box 5316
Frankfort, KY 40602
Pet Therapy of Kentucky, Inc.
P.O. Box 5316
Frankfort, KY 40602
We thank Liz and Charlotte for having spent countless hours, days, weeks and months in the development of this TMAU Service Dog Program. To think, WE'VE ONLY JUST BEGUN; THE SKY IS THE LIMIT!
María de la TorreDirector
