Laws
What is the ADA?
Prohibits discrimination of those with disabilities in the workplace, government services, accommodations, transportation, and telecommunications
Leave the dog in a crate unsupervised?
Do!!!!
Should you leave if the dog is being distracting?
Yes!!
What are examples of verbal corrections?
"good boy", "good job", "Yes!!!" *excited tone*
Can the dog jump or lick someone when greeting?
No!
What is the Fair Housing Act?
Allows people with service animals to be treated fairly in living spaces. People who pay rent cannot be charged extra for having a service animal. Can only be charged if the animal does any damage to the property, especially if it is significant.
Leave a dog in a close vehicle?
Do not
Absolutely!!
What are examples of physical corrections?
Leash pressure, nose tap, scruffing
What can you do if your dog forges ahead to try to meet someone?
Issue a correction and make them sit. (It is important that the dogs are calm and collected when interacting with anyone!)
What is the white cane law?
State criminal law that guarantees the right of a person with a disability to be accompanied by a service animal in public. Includes service dogs in training (being able to bring them into businesses)
Walk the dog on extremely hot pavement, cold pavement, or on salted ground?
Do not
Where in the classroom should you try to sit?
In the back/ Back row!
There is a correction correction for every situation?
No! Corrections are not specific and different one's can be used for many different situations!
Should anyone just come up to your dog and start petting them/ talking to them?
No! (this is not okay behavior!)
What businesses can turn down service animals?
privately owned businesses or private institutions (church, Costco)
Know how to reach both the PR and the PR's Vet?
DO!!!!!!
When should you arrive to class?
Early (in order to allow the dog to settle in a new environment!)
Why are corrections important?
Allow the dog to learn! Corrections help guide training and can help our dogs be the best they can be!
What should you do if a dog cannot calm down for a proper greeting?
Explain to the person that they cannot calm down and walk away! (it is important for our dogs to always greet us in a calm and nice way. Sometimes they get too excited and that is OK! Do not force a greeting)
What 2 questions can someone ask you?
Is this a service animal?
What services do they provide?
Leave puppy untethered in an enclosed area?
Do!!!
How much in advance should you ask your teacher?
24 hours!
No! The dogs name is NOT a correction it is a command!
If someone tries to get to your dog and will not respond to you asking them not to what should you do?
Create a barrier or walk away!