2. A guide dog must have a certain temperament or general disposition. Temperamentally a guide dog must be............?
3.List some skills a guide dog is taught:
4. How long does it take to train a guide dog?
3 weeks four to five months 2 years
5. Training a dog to be a guide dog has many steps. Following the physical exam, the dog is introduced todistractions such as In this step he also learns: (check each one he learns in this phase) forward hop up halt steady run 6. In phase three he learns harness training and riding in a vehicle and commands such as: 7. In phase 5 and 6, the dog begins training on sidewalks in busier downtown sections, and on an obstacle course. Testing occurs while the trainer is 8. In phases 7, 8 and 9 the dogs have training on as well as in phase 8, how to get on, ride and exit 9. List the breeds commonly used as guide dogs:
10. You can learn more about each breed from these sites: Check which ones you read about: (the first one is a brief description, the second has similar information with more details about the breed.) Labrador Retriever 1 and 2 German Shepherd 1 and 2 Vizsla 1 and 2 Collie 1 and 2 Golden Retriever 1 and 2 Australian Shepherd 1 and 2
Students have previously read: :"A Guide Dog Puppy Grows Up", by Caroline Arnold Created by: Kathy Beck Technology Specialist at Lake Norman Elementary Updated 3/2006
North Carolina Standard Course of Study Goals and Objectives: LEARNNC English/Language Arts Healthful Living Information Skills Computer/Technology Skills