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
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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
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Feeding time
Relief Schedule
Grooming Schedule
Health Maintenance Schedule
Concept Development
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Laterality (left/right)
Faster/slower
Front/side/back
Up/down
More/less
Next to/away from
Under/over
Fine Motor Skills
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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
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Brush the dog
Bathe the dog
Brush the dog’s teeth
Trim the dog’s nails
Clean the dog’s ears
PLAY TIME!
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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 Youth
Camp 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:
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nail care
toothbrushing
ear care
grooming