PGI
What does PGI stand for?
Paws Giving Independence
What is INDY full name?
Independence service dog organization
What is the monthly event where the dogs come out of the prison called?
Furlough!
Who is our currently secretary for INDY?
Alex Day:)
All service dogs are required to wear a service dog vest
Wrong! Service dogs are not required o wear a service dog vest. It is an easy identification but not required!
Where do we get our dogs from?
ADI breeding co-op, community breeders, shelters, relinquishments
Which academic department sponsors this RSO
Agriculture Department
What is it called when our puppies/dogs go into the prison for a week?
Reverse Furlough
All of our dogs must complete what in order to go in public, in vest, in a non-dog friendly store
Level 1 Public Access!
ESA ( Emotional Support Animal) and Service Dog are the SAME thing and have the same rights.
Nope! Service dogs are trained to perform specific tasks for an individual where an ESA is solely to give emotional support. Service dogs are also allowed in ALL public places and ESA are not allowed in public places and indeed should stay home. m
Where is PGI home base?
Peoria, Illinois
Where did indy-pendence service dog organization get its name
Indy was one of our first service dogs in training; she was raised by Dr. Rhykerd, one of our advisors.
This section is a single gender section! The dogs trainers are all FEMALE!
Which dog is Canadian?
Pax and Oliver
All dogs are required to complete what each year to be certified as a service dog
Each year, ADI requires RECERTIFICATION for each working team
How are the volunteers paid at PGI
Volunteers are NOT paid for their service! PGI is. NFP organization that solely runs on donations
What is our sister program called and where are they located?
Wags for Mags at Bradley University
What is the name of the corrections facility that Helping Paws is located at?
Logan Correctional Facility
Which dog is from the same breeder co-op but NOT siblings
Mango and Zeke
what are the 2 questions someone can ask about your service dog?
Is that a service dog? AND what services do they provide?
THATS IT!!!
When was PGI founded
2008
When was INDY founded and by who?
Year- 2013 by Dr. Rhykerd
What certifications are the women certified with when they are released
Dog training certification and Grooming Certification
Who was the INDY president for 2022-2023 academic year
Emma Burling
A store has a right to ask you to leave if your service dog in training is causing a disturbance?
Yes, if your service animal in training is causing a disturbance, the public place has a right to ask you to take a step out