Going to the Dogs!
Dec 24, 2015
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
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
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
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
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
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