Physical Activity
Name one responsibility that comes with owning a dog.
Walking the dog, feeding, grooming, etc.
What are dogs called when they are trained to reduce stress in humans?
Therapy dogs
How can service dogs help blindness?
The dogs can guide you where you want to go
Should you adopt a dog or buy a dog from a breeder?
ADOPT!
How does owning a dog make you more active?
You go on walks and runs with your dog.
How does owning a dog reduce stress?
Interacting with your dog can make owners feel less alone.
How can service dogs help deafness?
They can use sounds to give cues to their owners
How many dogs aren't adopted from shelters every year?
390,000 dogs
Name one healthy activity you can do with a dog?
Going on walks, runs, hikes, etc.
What are motor skills?
Small movements that you make, usually with your hands.
How can dogs help owners that can't move as much?
They can pick things up and bring things to their owners
What is one benefit from adopting a dog instead of buying one?
They are already trained, is cheaper or free, etc.
How does owning a dog help you make more friends?
You can talk to other dog owners when you take your dog to a park or on a walk.
Name one of the chemicals/hormones in your brain that we talked about.
cortisol or oxytocin
How can service dogs help owners with seizures?
They can smell when a seizure is about to happen and alert their owner
How many dogs are adopted from shelters every year?
2 million!