GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
What is a service dog?
A SPECIALLY TRAINED THAT ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES PERFORM TASKS THEY CAN’T DO FOR THEMSELVES, PHYSICALLY OR EMOTIONALLY
What is the goal of “D.U.O”?
SERVE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF THEIR HUMAN PARTNER AND ENCOURAGE EMPOWERMENT
How can someone volunteer?
PUPPY RAISING, EVENT, GRANT WRITER, TRANSPORTING, MARKETING, FUNDRAISING
How does “D.U.O” help puppy raisers with expenses?
D.U.O. PAYS FOR FOOD AND NORMAL VET VISITS
What law allows a handler to have a service dog with them on an airplane?
ACAA
What tasks can service dogs perform?
(ANSWERS MAY VARY)
EXAMPLES - ALERTING FOR SOUNDS FOR DEAF INDIVIDUALS, RETRIEVING OBJECTS, STABILITY OR BALANCE, DETECT SEIZURES, INTERRUPT SELF INJURIOUS BEHAVIORS
What services does “DUO” NOT provide at this time?
GUIDE DOGS, HEARING DOGS, ALERT DOGS, PTSD DOGS FOR VETERANS (YET/ PENDING)
How old are pups in the “nursery team” category?
8 WEEKS TO 6 MONTHS
Tell about one of the founders of “DUO”.
(ANSWERS MAY VARY) LAURA, WENDY, SUSAN, AMY
Share one thing you learned listening to our guest speakers today.
ANSWERS MAY VARY
How can you identify a service dog?
OFTEN, THEY WILL WEAR A SPECIFIC VEST WHEN WORKING AND SHOULD BE CALM AND FOLLOWING THE COMMANDS OF THEIR HANDLER
What is the copyright of “D.U.O”?
2025
How old are pups in the "intermediate team” category?
6 MONTHS TO 14 MONTHS
Compare Susan Napier, Wendy Hartman, and Laura Barnett’s previous careers.
ALL WERE TEACHERS!
Tell about an upcoming event.
(ANSWER MAY VARY) SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS
Are there specific breeds used as service dogs?
LABS, GOLDEN RETRIEVERS, MIXED BREEDS, CAN BE SERVICE DOGS IF THEY POSSESS CORRECT TEMPERAMENT AND ABILITIES. SMALL DOGS ARE OFTEN USED AS ALERT DOGS.
What is “D.U.O” seeking?
PUPPY RAISERS
What can you do if you want to help raise a pup but can’t commit to a 6 or 8 month period?
SHORT TERM RAISING
How does a person apply for a service dog from “D.U.O”?
COMPLETE APPLICATION, PAY SERVICE FEE, A FORMAL RELEASE, PHYSICIAN RELEASE, VET DOCUMENTATION FORM
Name one of their core values.
TEAMWORK, TRAINING, PROFESSIONALISM, INTENTIONALITY, INTEGRITY, AND PASSION
Share 2 services “D.U.O” offers.
MOBILITY DOGS AND DOGS TRAINED TO ASSIST WITH INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM
Share 2 names of dogs found in the “gallery”?
(ANSWERS MAY VARY)
HALO, RUSH, TOBY, AUGUST, ETC.
How old do you have to be to be a puppy raiser?
18, OR HAVE PARENT PERMISSION
Contrast a therapy dog with a service dog.
HELP IN AN INSTITUTION OR CLINICAL SETTING. THEY ARE NOT TRAINED ON SPECIFIC SKILLS OR TASKS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
What happens if a service dog misbehaves?
SERVICE DOGS ARE EXPECTED TO BE WELL-BEHAVED IN PUBLIC. IF A SERVICE DOG IS DISRUPTIVE, THE HANDLER MAY BE ASKED TO REMOVE THE DOG FROM THE PREMISES. HOWEVER, THE HANDLER MUST STILL BE PROVIDED WITH THE SAME SERVICES AS ANY OTHER CUSTOMER.