Service Dog Etiquette
Where are service dogs allowed to go with their handlers?
Anywhere!
When is our next meeting?
Acceptable answers: October 15th, two weeks from today
What breed(s) of dogs do Canine Companions train?
Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, and mixes of the two!
What does it cost to receive a Canine Companions service dog?
Nothing! People receive the pups for free.
What is the federal law that protects service dog teams?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
What are the three different ways to be involved in our club?
What happens if a dog is not matched with someone?
The puppy raiser get's first dibs on adopting them back as a pet and if they can't take them, then someone else who Canine Companions approves can adopt the dog.
~16-18 months
Name three things that you should NOT do when you see a service dog team.
Some acceptable answers: Take photos, talk to the dog, try and feed the dog, try to get the dog's attention, pet the dog without asking
How many pups does our club have?
7
What is the difference between the blue and yellow vests for Canine Companions dogs?
Yellow = puppy in training
Blue = service dog who has graduated and matched with a person
Name two tasks that a service dog is trained to do.
Acceptable answers: open doors, pick up dropped items, turn on lights, pull a wheelchair, alert to the sound of the doorbell, push buttons, etc.
No, under the ADA, service dogs are not required to wear a vest.
What are the names of the two dogs in professional training right now?
Adele and Koa
About how many tasks do Canine Companions graduate dogs know?
45
6 months
What are the two questions that a business can ask a service dog team?
Is the dog a service dog required for a disability? What task or work is the dog trained to perform?
Name all of our dogs.
Danae, Victoria, Grace, Taliarose, Winslet, Clarise, Huffy
What are the 4 types of service dogs that Canine Companions trains for?
1. Hearing dog
2. Facility dog
3. Service dog
4. Service dog for veterans with PTSD
How many service dog teams have been placed by Canine Companions since 1975?
8,000 teams!!