Are you considering a guide dog? This story-based course encourages you to think about becoming a guide dog user, providing insight into the decision-making process. Weigh the benefits of companionship and learn about the mutual dependence between you and a trusted canine partner. Be secure in the knowledge that you have made the right decision for you.
Course: GDG-101, Media: B, LP, C, OL, DTB or DTB-DL, Lessons: 5
Guide Dogs
Course ID: GDG-101
Audience
Adult Continuing Education, High School Programs
The course is based primarily on the North American practice of guide dog use.
Course Description
Are you considering a guide dog? This story-based course encourages you to think
about becoming a guide dog user. If you are living or working with individuals
who are considering a guide dog, this course will provide you with insight into
the decision-making process so that you can better empathize with them. Weigh
the benefits of companionship, and learn about the mutual dependence between
yourself and a trusted canine partner. Be secure in the knowledge that you or
the person you know has made the right decision.
Medium
large print, braille, audio, digital talking book and online
Organization
five lessons
Prerequisites
None
Equipment required
None
Overview
Five assignments are submitted to the instructor.
Grading
Letter grade
Objectives and Content
After completing Lesson 1, the student will be able to
a. describe some aspects of the guide dog lifestyle
b. dispel some myths about guide dogs and their use
After completing Lesson 2, the student will be able to
a. list the inherited behaviors and physical characteristics of successful guide
dogs
b. describe the training that leads to qualifying as a guide dog
After completing Lesson 3, the student will be able to
a. evaluate programs and services
b. explain how clients are evaluated
After completing Lesson 4, the student will be able to
a. describe the handler-dog training process
b. discuss the lifelong partnership
After completing Lesson 5, the student will be able to
a. discuss the practical considerations of having a guide dog
b. handle interactions with the general public
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