working dogs dog safety information about copper presented to the fantastic students at the winona...

Working DogsDog Safety

Information about Copper

Presented to the fantastic students at the Winona Elementary

November 2012

Working Dogs

• Therapy Dog

• Facility Dog

• Service Dog – do not pet

Copper’s Work

• Facility Dog– Crossing guard– Playground supervision– Reading Retriever– Counseling Help– Guard chickens?

• Approach – up to 3 students, walking slowly• Ask – ask for permission before petting any dog• Pet – scratch under the chin, be gentle• Goodbye – after one or two pets, say goodbye

A Dog in My Class?What should I do?

•Smile and use a calm voice•Use voice level 1 or 2

Dog CHAMPS - Communication

•Raise your hand to get attention•Ask the handler your question

Dog CHAMPS Help

Reading help over the summerLearning presentations during the school year

Dog CHAMPS Activity

Up to 3 students at a timeWalk slowly, stop 3 feet in front of dog, smile and wait for handler

Dog CHAMPS Movement

Petting and learning, Treat with love and respect

Dog CHAMPS Participation

Copper gets a good report card, Students learn something new There are more smiles

Dog CHAMPS Success

Reading Dog Body Language

Dog Safety / Strange Dog Be a Tree

Dog Safety with Handler

Copper’s Commands

• Words and hand commands– Sit– Down– Stay

• Other commands– Find It

• Questions?