Harcourt Journeys: Story Selection Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott 1

“The Right Dog for the Job” Unit 4: Lesson 17 “The Right Dog for the Job” Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott 2

Turn your Text Book to page 430. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

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Why might a foster puppy coordinator need someone with patience, kindness, and experience raising dogs? Answer Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

Answer: Because a person like this will help to raise puppies who can later become service dogs. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

Describe how the puppies changed and grew during their first six weeks of life. Answer Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

Answer: When they were born, their eyes and ears were closed. They grew and their eyes and ears opened. Soon, they began playing. At four weeks, they began to eat puppy food. At six weeks, they did not need their mother’s milk. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

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Why do you think Sandy might be a good choice to raise Ira? Answer Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

She knows how to handle golden retrievers because she already has one. Answer: She knows how to handle golden retrievers because she already has one. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

What important task does Ira learn to perform early What important task does Ira learn to perform early? Why is this an important task for a service dog? Answer Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

Answer: He learns to retrieve things. It is important because he may need to retrieve things for the person with disabilities he is placed with. Copyright © 2012Kelly Mott

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Why might a symbol be more useful than words to identify wheel-chair access areas? Answer Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

Answer: The symbol can help people who may not be able to read or don’t know the language used on the sign. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

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What text clues on these pages support the idea that all puppies need training to become service dogs? Answer Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

Answer: The puppies have to learn to walk at heel on a leash; they learn to lie quietly under a table. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

Explain how Ira’s experiences with Kathleen are different from those with Sandy, the puppy raiser. Answer Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

Answer: Kathleen teaches Ira specific tasks, such as retrieving keys and opening doors. Sandy helps Ira get used to different places and situations. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

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What is the next important part of Ira’s training? Answer Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

Answer: Sandy begins to bring Ira to her classroom two days a week, so Ira can learn other skills. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

Why does Sandy tell students not to pet a service dog in training? Answer Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

Answer: It might distract a dog from a task. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

How does the photograph on page 436 make the information given on the selection clearer? Answer Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

Answer: It provides both a visual and text reference for the last paragraph on the page, where children take turns calling Ira’s name. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

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When Ira performs a task correctly, he usually receives food as a reward. What are some other kinds of rewards he could receive? Answer Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Answer: Pat on the head Chew toy Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

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Why might Ira be able to learn a new career? Answer Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

He’s smart, patient, and easily trained. Answer: He’s smart, patient, and easily trained. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

What does the expression “running a red light” mean? Answer Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

Answer: It means going through a red light without stopping. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

Explain how service dogs and guide dogs are similar Explain how service dogs and guide dogs are similar? How are they different? Answer Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

Answer: Similar – obedient, patient, confident, calm, loving Different – a service dog always obeys and does things like picking up dropped keys; a guide dog wears a special harness and can disobey for safety reasons, and guides its owner through traffic Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

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Describe a time when Irah might have learned to wait patiently. Answer Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Answer: Sandy made Irah lie on his rug for long periods of time. He may have wanted to get up, but he was not allowed to. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

What do Don and Irah get to do at the end of the selection? Answer Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

Answer: Sandy invites them to the eighth grade graduation of the students who helped train Irah when he was a puppy. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

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