Equipment
Name 3 examples of containment you can use for your puppy.
Tie Down, Baby Gates, Crate/Kennel
P.19-20
SEGD has a list of reasons why we want our puppies to learn to use and play with toys. Name 2 reasons it is important for our puppies to have toys.
Help develop social skills
Provide mental and physical stimulation
Give relief during teething.
Help keep a puppy occupied if you need to do something around the house
Distract/prevent the puppy from chewing inappropriate items
P.20
Persistent head shaking
large amounts of wax
Foul odor in the ear
P.114
What do we practice with puppies to help improve their loose leash walking skills? Demonstrate with a puppy.
Collar cues/collar pressure protocol
P.51
What are the 3Ds (identify AND explain)
Duration: This is the amount of time we ask a puppy to hold a position or do a behavior.
Distance: This has two definitions. First, this is referring to the distance you and your puppy are in relation to a distraction, difficult environment, etc. Second, this can also mean the distance between you and your puppy, such as during a COME training exercise.
Distraction: This is anything that takes your pup's focus away from you. Each dog will differ in what they find most distracting, but some common high distractions are other dogs, small animals, people, or items blowing/ moving.
P.64
How old does a puppy have to be before it can start working in a martingale collar? Demonstrate how to properly fit and use a martingale collar.
6 months
Fits behind the ears high on the neck. When tightened, the rings should be 1" apart.
P.23
What type of toy should our puppies not have unsupervised access to?
Soft toys
p. 21
One of the most common issues we see in our puppies is diarrhea. If your puppy is experiencing diarrhea, what is the FIRST thing you should do?
Consult the Diarrhea Protocol
P.114
At what age do we stop allowing strangers to pet the puppies in coat? What is the exception to this rule?
10 months. The petting can be discontinued at an earlier age if the puppy is practicing poor greeting manners.
P.63
True or False - Puppies can start alternating sleeping outside of the crate as long as they are secured on a tie down starting at 6 months of age.
FALSE. 8 months.
p.35
How old are our puppies when they go from eating kibble 3x/day to 2x/day?
16 weeks
P.32
Southeastern Guide Dogs has a strict list of off-limits toys. The manual specifically mentions 11. Name 5 of the 11 toys and explain why each is inappropriate.
Rawhide
Rope Toys
Basted Bones
Deer Antlers
High-Pitched Squeaker Toys
Bully Sticks
Sticks
Greenies
Balls of any kind
Frisbees
Anything that the puppy can shred, tear up, or ingest
P.20
It is not unusual for puppies to vomit occasionally. Often, they eat too fast and that causes regurgitation. Vomiting once or twice within an hour without any other sign of illness is probably not serious. However, repeated vomiting over an extended time requires evaluation by a veterinarian.
The time to call your AC is if prolonged vomiting is accompanied by one or more of these 6 symptoms: (Name 3 of the 6)
Lethargy
Bloated abdomen
Painful abdomen
Blood in vomit
Blood in stool
Gagging or choking without producing anything
P.116
There are 8 places we are to NEVER take our puppies on outings. Name 4 of them.
Theme parks or exotic animal zoos – Disney World, Busch Gardens, Sea World, Big Cat Sanctuary, etc.
Large state fairs
Professional sports games
Dog parks with non program dogs present
Riding escalators or moving sidewalks
Revolving doors
Theme park rides, carousels, or other rides
Fireworks displays
P.24, 55
As Puppy Raisers, we are expected to have certain evaluations on our puppies throughout their time with us. Name the evaluations we do throughout puppy raising and the time/time frame they are due
3-6 months - First Walk & Talk
8 Months - Evaluation, 8 Month Pupdate
10-12 months - Second Walk and Talk
12 months - Birthday PupDate
IFT Notice - Final Evaluation
"All In One Sheet"
This is a common item to help change pet dogs' eating habits, but is not recommended for program dogs without AC/RM approval due to the risk of frustration and potential increase in resource guarding
Slow feeder bowl
P.98
What game using a toy might an RM/AC recommend you play with a puppy who needs to build confidence, but is NOT an appropriate game for most puppies?
Tug of War
P.45
What is the normal temperature for a dog?
100.5 – 102.5 degrees
P.113
FALSE. Refrain from using OFF with people greetings. Instead think of what you want pup to do before they engage in the greeting such as cueing the pup to SIT or DOWN. With positive, reward-based training, ask “What do I want the pup to do and how can I accomplish that."
P.51
What are the ABCs of Puppy Raising
A = awareness
B = balance
C = consistency
P.48
The Paw Pad is used to help a puppy learn 5 basic cues as well as start building impulse control in highly distracting environments. Name 4 of the 5 cues and demonstrate them.
Heel
Sit
Down
Stand
Stay
P.52
There is not a best toy that suits every puppy. Every dog is different, so you have to consider the puppy’s preferences, physical strength, and energy level when choosing toys. There are four criteria to consider when choosing a toy. Name 2 of the 4 criteria a toy should be:
Sturdy - the puppy cannot break off pieces or shred the toy.
Safe for teeth - the toy must not be too hard for the dog’s chewing style.
Inedible - the puppy should not be able to ingest parts of the toy.
Size appropriate - puppy-sized toys can be choking hazards for older pups.
P.22
Acute Moist Dermatitis or "Hot Spot"
P.117
If you are denied access while on an outing, what are the steps you are supposed to take?
1. Politely ask to speak with a manager if you’re not already speaking with one. Explain the purpose of your visit with the puppy and the importance of social conditioning.
2. If you are denied access, even after speaking with a manager, do not argue with whoever is denying access and do not get into a debate on public access law. Please be polite and leave when asked.
3. Let your Area Coordinator know as many details as possible: when and where you were denied access, and the names and titles of people with whom you spoke. The school will follow up with the establishment to make it aware of our program and the importance of public exposures.
P.17
SEGD is a force free organization, meaning we use R+ to train our puppies. When our puppies are exhibiting undesirable behaviors that we need to modify, what are the 3 questions we need to ask ourselves BEFORE we start implementing techniques to modify the behavior?
Is it kind?
(Does it avoid the use of pain or significant discomfort?)
Is it fair?
(Does it make the desired behavior clear to the dog?)
Does it stop the unwanted behavior?
P.15