Mica
Murphy
FIDOS
Service Dog Q’s
Fun Facts
100

Ask mica to Sit with the hand signal

you asked mica to sit with your palm facing upwards with the treat in your opposite hand. He sat

100

Ask Murphy to touch

Murphy did touch on the first try

100

What is FIDOs Full Name

Fidos for Freedom

100
What is the definition of a service dog

A service dog is an individually trained dog that performs specific tasks for a person with a disability.

100

Australia's coat of arms features an emu and a kangaroo because

they cannot walk backward

200

Ask Mica to down with the correct hand signal

You asked Mica to down, and lured him to the ground with you palm facing downward. Mica did down

200

Ask Murphy to do 3 puppy pushups 

murphy completed 3 puppy push ups, correct hand signals were used

200

What breeds of dogs are currently in training at Fidos (service dog training only)?

Black Lab, Yellow Lab, Curly Coated Retriever, Poodle

200

What 2 places on campus are our dogs not allowed to visit?

Any Lab, and the Campus Farm

200

What color do a reindeer’s eyes turn in the winter? Why?


eyeballs turn blue during winter to improve their vision in the low-light conditions of the polar night. 



300

Ask Mica to say hello 

Mica said hello and the correct hand signal was used


300

Ask Murphy to go under a desk

murphy went under, luring was done correctly if needed

300

Name 10 commands and their hand signals

correctly names ten commands with hand signals

300

Where can survive dogs in training go, what law protects them and their handlers?

Anywhere as long as they are not a disturbance, Maryland Human Services Code § 7‑705

300

A single cumulus cloud can weigh as much as

100 elephants.

400

Ask Mica to fetch an object

Mica fetched the object and returned it back to you without dropping it

400

Ask Murphy to do paws up and then touch on a wall

Murphy did it correctly


400

What are the three types of dogs Fidos trains?

Hearing, Mobility, Ptsd
400

Where can service dogs go, under what law is this allowed

Anywhere!

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

400

name a type of bird

Any type of bird works

500
Ask Mica to grab keys off of a table

Mica grabbed the keys within 3 tries. 

500

Ask Murphy to grab an object off of a table

murphy did it on the first 3 tries

500

Who has the first Dog From UMD to get matched?

Jack 

500

What two questions are you legally required to answer about your dog when in public?

  • Is the dog a service animal required because of a disability?
  • What work or task has the dog been trained to perform? 
500

What does Outer Space smell like

Astronauts report that space has a unique odor, often described as the scent of "burnt steak," "hot metal," or "welding fumes"

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