Working DogsDog Safety

Information about CopperPresented to the fantastic students at

the Winona ElementaryNovember 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?