Going to the Dogs!

Presented by:• Debi Martin – TVI/O&M for San Juan USD and puppy raiser for Guide Dogs for the Blind

• Leslie Thom – Guide Dog user

• 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

Special Canine Presenters

• Custer – working Guide Dog

• Splash – working Guide Dog

Why we chose a Guide Dog lifestyle

• Testimonials from Leslie & Aerial, Guide Dog users

Incorporating a Service Dog into the student’s curriculum

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

Responsibility

• Doing what you are expected to do

• Dog expects basic food, shelter, and exercise

• Ensure that your dog is well behaved

Time Management

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

Concept Development

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

Fine Motor Skills

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

Grooming

Grooming• Brush the dog• Bathe the dog• Brush the dog’s teeth• Trim the dog’s nails• Clean the dog’s ears

PLAY TIME!

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

Snuggling with Mina

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

Lily always wears her helmet!

Lily is a great Algebra tutor.

What are those kids up to?

Zola really, really likes kids!

Guide Dog Programs for YouthCamp 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

Camp GDB

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 O&M skills that make a successful guide dog user

3. Develop necessary fitness & endurance required for guide dog travel

Goals/Opportunities of camp

4. 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.

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

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

East Bay Workshop

BBF with Fernando

Hands-on Activities

• Experience the difference between a cane and a Guide Dog

• Learn how to care for your dog:1. nail care2. toothbrushing3. ear care4. grooming