Types of Diseases Detected by MAD's
True or False
Medical Alert Dogs can detect epileptic seizures and heart attacks, prior to them happening
True
True or False
Differences in dogs noses can dictate their ability to sense medical diseases (Ex: Structure, Nasal Folds)
True
In emergency cases, service dogs are not allowed into a hospital with its owners
False
True or False
Pit bulls are not allowed to be service dogs
False, all breeds are allowed
True or False
Service dogs do not have to be professionally trained?
False
How far in advance can a dog detect an epileptic seizure?
A)3hrs B)15-45min C)2min D)30sec
B)15-45min
What are at least two ways dogs can detect diseases through odor signatures?
Bodily fluids, Body odor, Skin, Breath
Can a person bring a service dog into a restaurant?
Yes
What is the most common dog breed for service animals?
Labrador Retriever
Does the ADA require service dogs to wear identifiable vests so that other people know they are service dogs on duty?
No
What types of cancers can Medical Alert Dogs detect?
A)All of the Below B)Breast Cancer C)Prostate Cancer
D)Lung Cancer
A)All of the Below
What gland is responsible for a dog's sense of smell?
A)Olfactory B)Pituitary C) Thyroid
A)Olfactory
When was the first guid dog school opened in the united states?
A)2000 B)1780 C)1929 D)None of the above
C)1929
Name one breed that should not be a service dog.
Siberian Husky, Weimaraner, Rottweiler
What task does and emotional support animal perform?
A)None, just like a pet B)Can provide medical help
C)Provides comfort through companionship
C) Provides comfort through companionship
What is the earliest stage of cancer can dogs detect?
The First Stage
How much stronger is a dogs sense of smell than a humans?
A)1,000 times B)5,000 times C)100,000 times
D)1million times
C)100,000 times
A)German Shepard B)Pug C)Chihuahua
A)German Shepard
What is the best dog breed for service animals?
None
What task does a seeing eye dog perform?
A)Provides comfort through companionship
B)Guides their handlers around obstacles C)None
B)Guides their handlers around obstacles
What is the most common thing detected by Medical Alert Dogs?
A)Seizures B)Changes In Blood Sugar
C)Changes In Blood Pressure D)Migraines
B) Changes In Blood Sugar
What organ allows dogs to have their "smelling skills"?
A)Sphenoidal sinus B)Pituitary glands
C)Jacobsons organ
C)Jacobsons organ
What happens to the service dog if the owner is not able to care for the dog at the time?
The dog must be taken back to the owners family
If a city or town has a new ban on a certain dog breed, does that prevent an owner that previously had that breed as a service dog from owning it?
No
What are two traits of a good service dog?
Easy to train, Reliable, Calm under pressure, Not easily distractible