Previous Pups
How many pups have been raised at Longwood?
14, 15 including Webster V
What does STEP stand for?
Service Dog Training and Education Program
What chapter are we apart of in CC?
The Old Dominion Chapter
Command used to grab the puppy's attention
The pups name
Informs the dog that they need to put on their vest, gentle leader, and leash
Dress
Who was our most recent PIT?
Action ii
What non-profit do we volunteer with?
CC - Canine Companions
What breed does CC use for service dogs?
Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers or crosses of the two
Commands that tell the dog to walk on either the left or right side
Heel & Side
Command used to inform the dog that they are allowed to used the restroom
The "H" word (Hurry)
How many pups were released? Who are they?
5 - Ace, Kayla, Hartley, Rob, & Acton
What year was STEP@LU established? and by who?
2019 by Ellen Tucker
What is the timeframe of puppy raising?
8 weeks old to 16-18 months old (depends on the pup)
Tells the dog to remain in place until they are called
Wait
Used to teach the dog how to press things with their paws (they will briefly put their paw in your hand while you teach this)
Shake
How many pups graduated/became COC dogs? Who are they?
9 - Peru, Elise, Carson, Zumi, Moose, Zarin, Zachary, Winnie, & Bruce
Define a service dog
"any dog that is trained to perform tasks for an individual with a disability" and/or "a working dog performing a specific task, is almost always leashed and has leash manners, is trained to avoid distractions, never steals food, is fully socialized, does not seek attention and is always alert to the specific trained disability, and never shows signs of aggression"
Where do CC dogs come from/Where is the breeding facility located?
Santa Rosa, CA
Tells the dog that they are free to do what they wish (in the realm of appropriate behavior)
Release
Command where the dog should place their head onto someone while they are sitting
Visit
What are the name of all of our previous pups?
Peru, Elise, Carson, Webster, Zumi, Moose, Ace, Zarin, Zachary, Winsome (Winnie), Kayla, Hartley, Rob, Bruce, & Acton
List the core values of of CC that we try to implement (hint: there are 6)
teamwork, compassionate service, integrity, community, excellence, & innovation
When puppy raising, can the raiser have other dogs in the home? If so, how many?
Yes, three that are well behaved, current on vaccines and over one year of age
Command where the dog should place their front paws onto someone while they are sitting
Lap
Command where the dog should place all four of their legs onto something at the same time