Assistance Dogs Flashcards
history of guide dogs
german shepherd society=first training school
intended to lead germany’s blind war veterans after ww1
can guide dogs differentiate between red and green traffic lights?
no, follows other cues
who pays for guide dog training?
schools are nonprofit, not government funded
cost contributes to shortage of guide dogs
breeding dogs
usually bred at facility
common breeds: golden retriever, german shepherd, labrador retriever
found you can select for desirable traits
preliminary training
introduction to distractions
learning some commands
training done in quite areas
later training
curb check and street crossing
intelligent disobedience
dog can decide to deny owners request
ex. won’t cross the street when asked if not safe
advanced training
introduction to low overhead clearances
final test
other types of service dogs
hearing dogs
seizure alert dogs
physical service dogs
psychiatric service animals vs therapy/emotional support animals
