GUIDE DOG USER CONTRACT



GDB PET AMBASSADOR KNOWLEDGE TEST1. When was Guide Dogs for the Blind established?19011920194219902. What regions does Guide Dogs for the Blind primarily serve (where do most blind individuals live who apply for our dogs)?North AmericaUSUS and CanadaUS and England3. In which states does Guide Dogs for the Blind have a puppy raising volunteer program?All 50 statesArizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, New Mexico, Texas and WashingtonCalifornia and OregonAll 50 states and Canada4. Puppy raisers take a pup into their home at approximately ___ weeks old and return the pup to a GDB campus to begin formal training between ___ __months old.8 to 10; 14 to184 to 6; 13 to 188 to 12; 24 to 284 to 6; 20 to 245. Which breeds does Guide Dogs for the Blind breed and train to become guides?Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, Golden/Labrador Retriever crossesLabrador Retrievers onlyGolden Retrievers onlyGerman Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, Golden/Labrador Retriever crosses6. True or False: It is okay to ask someone if you may pet his/her guide, but you never want to pet a guide while it is working.TrueFalse7. Guide Dogs for the Blind has two campuses. They are located in ______ and ______.San Rafael, CA; Portland, ORSan Francisco, CA; Boring ORSan Rafael, CA; Boring, ORSan Francisco, CA; Portland, OR8. _____% of Guide Dogs for the Blind funding comes from the government.100502509. What is the definition of “legally blind”? 20/600 best corrected vision or less than 20% field of vision20/200 best corrected vision or less than 20% field of visionMust see total blacknessLack of vision in one or both eyes10. What are the requirements to apply for a guide dog?Must have no vision at allMust be legally blind, an independent traveler using other mobility tools and approximately 16 years of age or olderMust be legally blind, an independent traveler using other mobility tools and be under the age of 60Must be legally blind11. True or False: The Americans with Disabilities Act and laws in your state permit guide dogs to accompany their handlers anywhere the general public is allowed, including taxis and buses, restaurants, theaters, stores, schools, hotels, apartment and office buildings.TrueFalse12. How do guide dog puppies get their names?The puppy raiser receiving the puppy gets to select the name.Each new litter of Guide Dog puppies is assigned a letter alphabetically (e.g., the letter “S”). Every puppy in that litter must be given a unique name that starts with that letter (e.g. “Snapple”) and no two dogs active in the GDB program can have the same name.All Yellow Lab puppies and Lab/golden crosses are assigned a letter from the first half of the alphabet (e.g., the letter “a”) and all Black lab puppies are assigned a letter from the second half of the alphabet (e.g., the letter “t”). Each puppy in a litter is given a unique name that starts with that letter (e.g., “Allison” for a Yellow Lab and “Tootsie” for a Black Lab) and no two dogs active in the GDB program can have the same name.The public can suggest dog names through the GDB website and an appointed GDB staff person selects the best names for the puppies.13. True or False: GDB provides extensive support to our alumni after graduation, including visiting graduates periodically in their home areas.TrueFalse14. What is the minimum age a person must be to raise a Guide Dog Puppy?6 years old16 years old9 years old21 years old15. Where does Guide Dogs for the Blind obtain its dogs for training?The local humane society or animal shelterGDB purchases dogs online or in the newspaperGDB breeds its own dogs for excellent health, intelligence and temperamentGDB contracts with third party breeders throughout the US and Canada who breed dogs for the organization16. For what reason could a dog be “career changed”? The dog is incompatible with other animalsThe dog has severe allergiesThe dog has hip dysplasiaAll of the above17. A K9 Buddy serves as a ___________ for a blind child. Guard dogCompanion dogService dogAll of the above18. To become a licensed Guide Dog instructor, an individual mustObtain a Masters degree in Guide Dog Mobility TrainingObtain a Masters degree in Orientation and MobilityComplete a three-year apprenticeship under a licensed instructor and take written, oral and practical tests administered by the State Guide Dog Board of CaliforniaComplete a one-year apprenticeship under a licensed instructor and take written, oral and practical tests administered by the State Guide Dog Board of California19. The largest, single source of operating revenue for GDB comes from what type of donation? Planned GiftsMajor GiftsCorporate FoundationsFundraising events20. True or False: GDB is different from most other schools because it provides our graduates with veterinary reimbursement to help defray the costs of medical expenses for their guides, when financial assistance is needed.TrueFalse ................
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