Working Dogs Dog Safety Information about Copper Presented to the fantastic students at the Winona Elementary November 2012

Working Dogs Therapy Dog Facility Dog Service Dog – do not pet

Copper’s Work Facility Dog –Crossing guard –Playground supervision –Reading Retriever –Counseling Help –Guard chickens?

Approach – up to 3 students, walking slowly Ask – ask for permission before petting any dog Pet – scratch under the chin, be gentle Goodbye – after one or two pets, say goodbye A Dog in My Class? What should I do?

Smile and use a calm voice Use voice level 1 or 2 Dog CHAMPS - Communication

Raise your hand to get attention Ask the handler your question Dog CHAMPS Help

Reading help over the summer Learning presentations during the school year Dog CHAMPS Activity

Up to 3 students at a time Walk slowly, stop 3 feet in front of dog, smile and wait for handler Dog CHAMPS Movement

Petting and learning, Treat with love and respect Dog CHAMPS Participation

Copper gets a good report card, Students learn something new There are more smiles Dog CHAMPS Success

Reading Dog Body Language

Dog Safety / Strange Dog Be a Tree

Dog Safety with Handler

Copper’s Commands Words and hand commands –Sit –Down –Stay Other commands –Find It Questions?