General Knowledge
What guide dogs are trained for
What is helping people with visual impairments, disabilities and medical conditions.
Who uses guide dogs?
What is People with visual impairments, disabilities or other medical conditions
What does the matching process involve?
Matching each user to a guide dog that works best for them
What are 3 of the most popular guide dog breeds
Any of the following: Labrador retriever, golden retriever, German Shepherd, Standard poodle
How many guide dogs in Australia don’t complete training
Nearly Half
Where do people commonly use their guide dogs
What is busy streets or environments that may be challenging for the owner to go through
What do guide dog users get from Guide dogs
What is a feeling of independence, safety and compaionship
Puppy raising
Is a Poodle one of the most popular breeds for guide dogs
Yes
What happens to guide dogs that don’t complete training
They are put into other roles or become family pets
Why can guide dogs go in places where dogs aren't generally allowed
What is Their specialised training and the legal rights they hold
What things can visually impaired people do with guide dogs
Everyday things that people who can see well can also do. E.g: walking
How long does the step known as training last for
5 months
Why are the popular breeds popular
Their ability to learn complex tasks and commands
What do dogs that fail training usually lack?
The necessary focus skills to be a guide dog
How many guide dog puppies per year pass their training
A) 400
B) 200
C) 300
B) 200
What percentage of people globally who are eligible for guide dogs use them?
A) 90-95%
B) 20-30%
C) 2-5%
C) 2-5%
How much does the training process cost per dog
A) $20,000-30,000
B) $50,000-70,000
C) $30,000-50,000
C) $30,000-50,000
Which breed covers over 60% of guide dogs in Australia
Labrador retrievers
If adopted, what age are the dogs usually?
12-18 months
How much do guide dogs cost to breed, raise and train?
A) $50,000-60,000
B) $60,000-70,000
C) $30,000-40,000
B) $60,000-70,000
What percentage of people who use guide dogs in Australia are fully blind with no functional vision
A) 53%
B) 29%
C) 71%
B) 29%
What percentage of guide dog training funds comes from community fundraisers
A) just over 90%
B) 90%
C) just under 90%
A) just over 90%
What was the breed of the very first successful guide dog in Australia
Border collie/Kelpie cross
What is the name of the puppy that failed guide dog training that lives in silo hotel?
Archie