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Test 1: introduction to Service Dog Training Flashcards

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One of the earliest known uses of service dogs was the guiding of soldiers blinded in war.

	a.	True
	b.	False
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a. True

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In the U.S., Breed-Specific Legislation or local laws may prohibit certain dog breeds from being used as service dogs.

	a.	True
	b.	False
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b. False

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The ADA provides the same public access privileges for emotional support dogs as for service dogs.

	a.	True
	b.	False
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b. False

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Which of the following organizations focuses on resources, education and advocacy for disabled individuals?

	a.	Assistance Dogs International (ADI)
	b.	Canadian Association of Service Dog Trainers (CASDT)
	c.	International Association of Assistance Dog Partners (IAADP)
	d.	Royal Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN)
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c. International Association of Assistance Dog Partners (IAADP)

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Which of these conditions is relatively common for people on the autism spectrum?

	a.	Low blood pressure
	b.	Paresis (muscle weakness)
	c.	Vertigo
	d.	Seizures
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d. Seizures

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One important role of autism service dogs is their ability to provide a social bridge for children who tend to isolate from other people.

	a.	True
	b.	False
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a. True

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Which of the following category of service dog allows a hearing-impaired person to awaken to an alarm?

	a.	Mobility Service Dog
	b.	Seizure Alert/Response Dog
	c.	Autism Service Dog
	d.	Hearing/Signal Dog
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d. Hearing/Signal Dog

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The primary function of mobility service dogs is to pull wheelchairs for people with lower limb paralysis.

	a.	True
	b.	False
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b. False

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Which disability might legally prohibit a person’s driving privileges?

	a.	PTSD or GAD
	b.	Epilepsy or vertigo
	c.	Deafness
	d.	Autism
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b. Epilepsy or vertigo

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The use of a mobility service dog can help to alleviate which condition for persons in a wheelchair?

	a.	Blood pressure changes
	b.	Seizures
	c.	Fibromyalgia
	d.	Chronic infections
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a. Blood pressure changes

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To be reliable and consistent, service dogs can only be trained for a single disability.

	a.	True
	b.	False
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b. False

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Which of the following do autism spectrum disorders and PTSD have in common?

	a.	Flashbacks and nightmares
	b.	Self-harming actions or behaviors
	c.	Tendency to socially isolate
	d.	B and C
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d. B and C

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Deep pressure therapy is a means of calming a person or interrupting self-harming behaviors.

	a.	True
	b.	False
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a. True

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Persons with disabilities are more likely to suffer from depression.

	a.	True
	b.	False
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a. True

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When traveling to Hawaii with a service dog, which of the following is mandatory?

	a.	Proof of current rabies vaccination
	b.	OIE-FAVN titer testing
	c.	DOT documentation
	d.	All of the above
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d. All of the above

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Which of the following statements is not correct? While in public facilities and private businesses, service dogs in the United States _____.

	a.	must not cause a disturbance or pose a threat to the public.
	b.	must abide by breed-specific laws.
	c.	cannot relieve themselves indoors.
	d.	are required to comply with local leash laws.
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b. must abide by breed-specific laws.

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Service dogs are not required to abide by local leash laws and are permitted to ride in shopping carts.

	a.	True
	b.	False
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b. False

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When travelling outside the United States, the rights and privileges of service dogs and their handlers are protected by the ADA.

	a.	True
	b.	False
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b. False

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Which of the following groups are prone to suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

	a.	Victims of domestic violence or child abuse
	b.	Military personnel and veterans
	c.	First responders, such as paramedics or law enforcement officers
	d.	All of the above
A

d. All of the above

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What physiologic event causes a person to have an epileptic seizure?

	a.	A sudden or severe drop in blood pressure
	b.	Vertigo or balance problem
	c.	Electrical misfiring in the brain
	d.	Chronic fatigue
A

c. Electrical misfiring in the brain

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Which set of U.S. laws outlines strict rules for confidentiality of medical records and information?

	a.	ADA
	b.	ACAA
	c.	HIPAA
	d.	ISO
A

c. HIPAA

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Laws pertaining to service dogs and public access are consistent throughout all Canadian provinces and territories.

	a.	True
	b.	False
A

b. False

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Which organization manages an Emergency Recovery Protection program that cares for service dogs should they become separated from their owner and helps reunite the team?

	a.	Assistance Dogs United Kingdom (ADUK)
	b.	International Association of Assistance Dog Partners (IAADP)
	c.	U.S. DOT through Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA)
	d.	Equality and Human Rights Commission
A

b. International Association of Assistance Dog Partners (IAADP)

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What organization is responsible for setting national standards for the training and accreditation of PTSD service dogs through the PAWS Act of 2021?

	a.	Association of Service Dog Providers for Military Veterans
	b.	Assistance Dogs International
	c.	Veterans Health Administration
	d.	Therapy Dogs International
A

a. Association of Service Dog Providers for Military Veterans

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Which of the following is a trained behavior in a psychiatric service dog?

	a.	Waking a person from a nightmare
	b.	Alerting to the person’s name being called
	c.	Protecting a person undergoing an epileptic seizure
	d.	Preventing a disabled child from wandering away
A

a. Waking a person from a nightmare

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One of the goals of the NEN is to reduce fraudulent and substandard service dog training operations.

	a.	True
	b.	False
A

a. True

20
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A person afflicted with cerebral palsy might benefit from which type of service dog?

	a.	Psychiatric
	b.	Mobility
	c.	Seizure alert
	d.	Cardiac alert
A

b. Mobility

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It is unprofessional and illegal to share information about a client’s disability with a family member or friend.

	a.	True
	b.	False
A

a. True

22
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All service dog training organizations are required to maintain the same international standards.

	a.	True
	b.	False
A

b. False

23
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One of the most renowned and respected experts in animal behavior, Dr. Temple Grandin, is affected by which disorder?

	a.	Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
	b.	Autism
	c.	Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
	d.	Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD
A

b. Autism

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Persons affected by ____________ can easily become overwhelmed or agitated by sensory overload (sight, smell, sound, touch) or changes to their normal routine.

	a.	autism spectrum disorder
	b.	chronic fatigue syndrome
	c.	multiple sclerosis
	d.	muscular dystrophy
A

a. autism spectrum disorder

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Identify the type of service dog training that requires a residential school setting to establish a working relationship between dog and handler.

	a.	Mobility assistance dog
	b.	Hearing dog
	c.	Guide dog
	d.	Sensory signal dog
A

c. Guide dog

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In what year were service dogs legally recognized by the Americans with Disabilities Act?

	a.	1986
	b.	1990
	c.	2010
	d.	2016
A

b. 1990

26
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Service dogs are permitted in no-pet housing, but their owner may be charged a pet fee in addition to their housing costs.

	a.	True
	b.	False
A

b. False

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Which of the following is false regarding the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA)?

	a.	A disabled person may travel with no more than one service dog.
	b.	Psychiatric service dogs are treated the same as service dogs for physically disabled handlers.
	c.	Emotional support animals are not subject to the same rules as trained service dogs.
	d.	A DOT Service Animal Relief Attestation form is required for any flight longer than eight hours.
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a. A disabled person may travel with no more than one service dog.

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Which of the following cannot be used to legally qualify a person for an emotional assistance dog?

	a.	A diagnosed mental health disability
	b.	An Emotional Support Animal (ESA) treatment plan within the preceding year
	c.	A notarized letter from personal physician or therapist
	d.	Documentation by a government-qualified mental health professional
A

c. A notarized letter from personal physician or therapist

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Which of the following medical benefits have been attributed to the use of service dogs?

	a.	Decreased need for medications to treat depression
	b.	Increased physical activity and social interaction
	c.	Reduced need for sedation or pain relief for medical procedures
	d.	All of the above
A

d. All of the above

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Which organizations in the U.S. are not required to abide by ADA laws?

	a.	Assisted living facilities
	b.	Religious centers
	c.	Privately-owned businesses
	d.	All of the above must adhere to ADA regulations.
A

b. Religious centers

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Which of the following might be considered fraudulent representation of a service dog or an emotional support dog?

	a.	Online certification from a website
	b.	A dog wearing a vest or harness indicating training for a specific disability when the owner is not disabled
	c.	Displaying false documents or credentials from a training or certifying organization
	d.	Any of the above could be considered misrepresentation and may carry penalties in certain jurisdictions.
A

d. Any of the above could be considered misrepresentation and may carry penalties in certain jurisdictions.

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Which of the following service dogs is granted public access by ADA laws?

	a.	Service dogs in training
	b.	Emotional support dogs
	c.	Therapy dogs
	d.	None of the above
A

d. None of the above

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In a public venue, what two questions may legally be asked of a person partnered with a service dog?

	a.	Is this a certified service dog? What work or task has the dog been trained to perform?
	b.	Is the dog a service animal required because of a disability? What work or task has the dog been trained to perform?
	c.	Is the dog a service animal required because of a disability? What is your disability?
	d.	Is the dog a service animal required because of a disability? Do you have written proof that he has been trained to be a service animal?
A

b. Is the dog a service animal required because of a disability? What work or task has the dog been trained to perform?

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What are the minimum qualifications for legal recognition of an emotional support dog?

	a.	A person must have a mental health disability and a letter from a medical doctor verifying that an emotional support animal is necessary for the emotional well-being of the person.
	b.	A letter from both a social worker and the person’s therapist plus an Emotional Support Animal (ESA) treatment plan in place within the preceding year
	c.	An online certification verifying the dog’s credentials as a registered Emotional Support Dog.
	d.	A person must have a mental health disability that has been diagnosed and documented by a government-qualified mental health professional. In addition to a mental health disability diagnosis, a qualifying person must have an Emotional Support Animal (ESA) treatment plan in place within the preceding year.
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d. A person must have a mental health disability that has been diagnosed and documented by a government-qualified mental health professional. In addition to a mental health disability diagnosis, a qualifying person must have an Emotional Support Animal (ESA) treatment plan in place within the preceding year.

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What are the three phases of an epileptic seizure?

	a.	Aural or Pre-ictal Phase, Ictal or Middle Phase, Post-Ictal Phase
	b.	Pre-Seizure Phase, Idiopathic Seizure Phase, Post Seizure Phase
	c.	Pre-Cortex Phase, Cerebral Cortex Phase, Post Cortex Phase
	d.	Temporal Lobe Phase, Mid-Lobe Phase, Anterior Lobe Phase
A

a. Aural or Pre-ictal Phase, Ictal or Middle Phase, Post-Ictal Phase

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Describe the Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) Act and what preceded its enactment by Congress in 2021.

	a.	The PAWS Act ensures that military veterans affected by PTSD and other physical and psychiatric disabilities receive the necessary grant funding allowing them to obtain and train their own service dogs or emotional support animal. The PAWS Act is in response to the disproportionately high rate of suicide of veterans compared with the general population and their age and gender-adjusted peer group.
	b.	The Act allocates up to $10 million in grant funds for eligible military veterans for the acquisition, care, training, support and placement of service dogs and development of service dog training programs. The PAWS Act is in response to the high rate of unemployment compared with the general population and their age and gender-adjusted peer group.
	c.	The Act allocates up to $10 million in grant funds to ensure that military veterans affected by PTSD and other physical and psychiatric disabilities receive the necessary grant funding allowing them to obtain certified emotional support animals. The PAWS Act is in response to the disproportionately high rate of suicide of veterans compared with the general population and their age and gender-adjusted peer group.
	d.	The Act allocates up to $10 million in grant funds for eligible organizations for the acquisition, care, training, support and placement of service dogs with military veterans affected by PTSD and other physical and psychiatric disabilities. The PAWS Act is in response to the disproportionately high rate of suicide of veterans compared with the general population and their age and gender-adjusted peer group.
A

d. The Act allocates up to $10 million in grant funds for eligible organizations for the acquisition, care, training, support and placement of service dogs with military veterans affected by PTSD and other physical and psychiatric disabilities. The PAWS Act is in response to the disproportionately high rate of suicide of veterans compared with the general population and their age and gender-adjusted peer group.

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Research has demonstrated that using a service dog to pull a wheelchair, particularly when ascending ramps, has little effect on reducing a person’s upper body effort and preserving vital energy and more of an effect on conditioning and strengthening the stamina of the service dog.

	a.	True
	b.	False
A

b. False

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This worldwide organization’s nonprofit programs set the standards of excellence for training and placing service dogs for people with disabilities.

	a.	Assistance Dogs International (ADI)
	b.	American Kennel Club (AKC)
	c.	International Association of Assistance Dog Partners (IAADP)
	d.	Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)
A

a. Assistance Dogs International (ADI)

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