Going to the Dogs!

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Going to the Dogs!
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Presented by

• Debi Martin TVI/OM for San Juan USD
• and puppy raiser for Guide Dogs for the
  Blind
• Leslie Thom Guide Dog user
• Jeanine Kitahata Outreach Coordinator for Guide
  Dogs for the Blind
• Aerial Gilbert Outreach Manager for Guide Dogs
  for the Blind and Guide Dog user
• Contributions by Marcia Vickroy, Gilly Club, CA
  School for the Blind

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Special Canine Presenters

• Zola Guide Dog puppy-in-training
• Custer working Guide Dog
• Fernando Ambassador Dog
• Splash working Guide Dog

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Why we chose a Guide Dog lifestyle

• Testimonials from Leslie Aerial, Guide Dog users

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Incorporating a Service Dog into the students
curriculum
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Dog Care Incorporating Concepts into Your Daily
Routine

• Responsibility
• Schedule/time management
• Organization
• Fine Motor Skills
• Stress Relief
• Concept Development
• Reward for a Job Well Done

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Responsibility

• Doing what you are expected to do
• Dog expects basic food, shelter, and exercise
• Ensure that your dog is well behaved

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Time Management

• Feeding time
• Relief Schedule
• Grooming Schedule
• Health Maintenance Schedule

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Concept Development

• Laterality (left/right)
• Faster/slower
• Front/side/back
• Up/down
• More/less
• Next to/away from
• Under/over

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Fine Motor Skills

• Measure dry food
• Fill bowl with water
• Brush dogs teeth
• Brush dogs coat
• Clean dogs ears
• Pick up after your dog (practice with play doh)

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Grooming

• Grooming
• Brush the dog
• Bathe the dog
• Brush the dogs teeth
• Trim the dogs nails
• Clean the dogs ears

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PLAY TIME!

• Hide and Seek
• Tug of War
• Swimming
• Hiking
• Petting and snuggle time

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Snuggling with Mina
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Reward for a Job Well Done

• Quality time with your dog can be motivating
  to your student, and can result in better student
  behavior, and better completion of assignments.
• Students really enjoy
• Walking the dog (supervised)
• Brushing the dog
• Earning snuggle time with the dog
• Reading to the dog

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• Lily always wears her helmet!

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• Lily is a great Algebra tutor.

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• What are those kids up to?

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• Zola really, really likes kids!

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Guide Dog Programs for Youth

• Camp GDB
• Outline of the 4-day summer camp program
• Goals/Opportunities of the camp
• Workshops/Sessions working with Junior Blind of
  America, San Francisco Lighthouse,
• CA School for the Blind
• Dogs go to camp at Enchanted Hills and Camp
  Bloomfield

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Camp GDB
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Goals/Opportunities of Camp

1. Explore companionship, independence
   responsibility of guide dog mobility lifestyle
2. Get hands-on instruction with guide dogs with
   emphasis on understanding the specific OM skills
   that make a successful guide dog user
3. Develop necessary fitness endurance required
   for guide dog travel

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Goals/Opportunities of camp

• Learn about how our organization works and about
  the communities of support that enhance our
  programs.
• 5. Opportunities for social activities and
  development of new friendships.

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GDB K9 Buddy Program

• What is its purpose?
• Qualifications
• Buddies bridge the gap for VI kids at school
• From K9 Buddy recipients to Guide Dog Handlers

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Ambassador Dog Program

• Motivates kids to perform well in school
• Great conversation starter
• Positive advertisement for any type of service
  dog
• Demo dogs used in workshops

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East Bay Workshop
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BBF with Fernando
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Hands-on Activities

• Experience the difference between a cane and a
  Guide Dog
• Learn how to care for your dog
• nail care
• toothbrushing
• ear care
• grooming