Service & Therapy Dog Training Flashcards
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Under the ADA, which of the following questions may a business legally ask a person with a service dog?
Answer: Is the dog required because of a disability?
The ADA permits only two questions: whether the dog is required due to a disability, and what task the dog is trained to perform.
A psychiatric service dog trained to interrupt self-harming behaviors is considered which type of assistance animal?
Answer: Service dog
Because the dog performs a specific trained task (interrupting self-harm) related to the handler's disability, it qualifies as a service dog under the ADA.
Which reinforcement schedule is most effective for maintaining a service dog's task performance in unpredictable real-world environments?
Answer: Variable ratio
Variable ratio schedules produce the most durable, extinction-resistant behavior, making them ideal for service dog task maintenance.
What is the primary difference between a therapy dog and a facility dog?
Answer: Facility dogs are permanently placed at one setting and work with a trained handler there; therapy dogs visit multiple sites
A facility dog is permanently placed at a single institution (e.g., hospital or school) with a professional handler, while therapy dogs visit multiple locations.
When introducing a service dog candidate to a wheelchair for desensitization, the trainer should begin by:
Answer: Rewarding the dog for calm attention toward a stationary wheelchair at a comfortable distance
Systematic desensitization starts with the least arousing version of the stimulus (stationary, at distance) paired with positive reinforcement.
A handler's service dog begins alert barking at a grocery store. The FIRST step the trainer should advise is:
Answer: Identify the specific trigger causing the arousal before modifying behavior
Identifying the exact trigger is essential before implementing any behavior modification plan to ensure the right intervention.
Which organization sets the most widely used minimum standards for therapy dog certification in the United States?
Answer: Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD) and Pet Partners
Pet Partners and the Alliance of Therapy Dogs are the two largest US therapy dog registration organizations with established temperament and skills standards.