Dog Walker Certificate Health and Safety Protocols 2

Question 1

What are the early warning signs of heatstroke in a dog during a walk?

Accepted Answer

Excessive panting, drooling, red gums, and disorientation

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Slow walking and yawning

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Increased playfulness and energy

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Refusing to sniff

Question 2

If you suspect a dog is experiencing heatstroke during a walk in summer, what is the FIRST step?

Accepted Answer

Move the dog to shade or a cool area and apply cool (not ice cold) water, then contact the owner and vet

Answer

Continue walking slowly to the nearest park

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Give the dog ice cubes directly

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Wait to see if the dog improves on its own

Question 3

Which common household or garden plant is TOXIC to dogs and should be avoided on walks near residential areas?

Accepted Answer

Sago palm

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Grass

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Dandelions

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Clover

Question 4

What should a dog walker do if a dog eats something unknown from the ground during a walk?

Accepted Answer

Try to identify what was ingested, contact the owner immediately, and monitor for signs of distress

Answer

Ignore it since dogs eat things all the time

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Make the dog vomit immediately by putting fingers down its throat

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Give the dog bread to absorb the substance

Question 5

Which parasite is commonly transmitted to dogs through grass and soil in the US and why should walkers be aware?

Accepted Answer

Fleas, ticks, and intestinal parasites like hookworms and roundworms

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Ringworm (transmitted by water)

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Rabies (transmitted by insects)

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Lyme virus (transmitted by plants)

Question 6

What does the presence of foxtail grass (a common US weed) pose to dogs during walks?

Accepted Answer

Its barbed seed heads can embed in a dog's skin, ears, nose, or paws, causing serious injury

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It is mildly toxic when eaten

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It makes dogs hyperactive

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It causes temporary skin discoloration