Service Dog Obedience Progression
Open Range Academy's Level 2 Service Dog
Improving Canine Responsiveness
LEVEL 2: Obedience Performance- BASIC COMMANDS
Service Dog Obedience 201
Learn new puppy and adult dog foundational behavior building blocks. Start your obedience task work and prepare for a steady home environment.
LEVEL 2: OBEDIENCE 201 - OBEDIENCE COMMAND PROGRESSION
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WELCOME
ORIENTATION
- LEVEL 2 MINIMUM STANDARDS AND TEST PREPAREDNESS
DEMONSTRATE: OBEDIENCE COMMANDS
- Activity: Eyes Up
- Review: Eyes Up
- Activity: Place
- Review: Place
- Activity: Touch (if applicable)
- Review: Touch
- Activity: Stand
- Review: Stand
- Activity: Load Up
- Review: Load Up
PROGRESSION: BASIC OBEDIENCE COMMANDS
- Sit on command
- Down on command
- Stay in position on command, canine must remain in place while handler maneuvers 20ft in a straight line away from the dog and promptly returns to the dog
- Come when called, canine must remain in place while handler maneuvers 20ft in a straight line away from the dog
TEAM BUILDING EXERCISE
- Activity: Trust Me
INSTRUCTOR INTERACTIONS
LEVEL 2: OBEDIENCE QUIZ
LEVEL 2: public access performance
Service Dog Public Access Performance 202
Improve your daily routine behavior progression. Learn new common obedience commands and prepare for your AKC S.T.A.R. Exam.
LEVEL 2: PUBLIC ACCESS 202
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WELCOME
ORIENTATION
- Introduction to Public Access Behavior Training
- Behavior Progression
DEMONSTRATE: PUBLIC ACCESS TRAINING
- Sitting Politely In Public
- Appearance For Grooming
- Walking On A Loose Leash
- Walking Through A Crowd
PROGRESSION: BASIC PUBLIC ACCESS
- Reaction to Distraction
- Reaction to Other Dogs
- Supervised Separation
INSTRUCTOR INTERACTIONS
LEVEL 2: PUBLIC ACCESS QUIZ
Level 2: ORA Service Dog Certificate
Level 2: Service Dog Certificate
OBEDIENCE ASSESSMENT TEST
DEMONSTRATE:
- Eyes Up:
- Place: acceptable handler comprehension and demonstration (use of lure is acceptable)
- Touch: handler comprehension and demonstration (use of lure is acceptable)
- Stand: handler comprehension and demonstration (use of lure is acceptable)
PROGRESSION
- Sit on command: acceptable – motion guidance; un-acceptable – treat lure.
- Down on command: acceptable – motion guidance; un-acceptable – treat lure.
- Stay in position on command, canine must remain in place while handler maneuvers 20ft in a straight line away from the dog and promptly returns to the dog: acceptable – the canine must stay in place until released from position by the handler.
- Come when called, canine must remain in place while handler maneuvers 20ft in a straight line away from the dog: acceptable – the canine must stay in place until the handler reaches their position and calls the dog to “come” to them.
PUBLIC ACCESS ASSESSMENT TEST
DEMONSTRATE:
- Sitting Politely In Public: This test demonstrates that the dog will allow a friendly stranger to touch it while it is out with its handler.
- Appearance For Grooming: This practical test demonstrates that the dog will welcome being groomed and examined and will permit a stranger, such as a veterinarian, groomer, or friend of the owner, to do so. This test also demonstrates the owner’s care, concern and sense of
responsibility. - Walking On A Loose Leash: The dog’s position should leave no doubt that the dog is attentive to the handler and is responding to the handler’s movements and changes of direction. This test demonstrates that the handler is in control of the dog. There must be a right turn, left turn, and about turn, with at least one stop in between and one at the end. The handler may talk to the dog throughout the “walk” to encourage it and may give praise.
PROGRESSION
- Walking Through A Crowd: The dog and handler walk around and pass close to several (at least three) people. This test demonstrates that the dog can move about politely in pedestrian traffic and is under control in public places.
- Reaction to Distraction: This test demonstrates that the dog is confident at all times when faced with common distracting situations. The dog may show casual interest and may appear slightly startled. The dog may jump slightly but should not panic and pull at the leash to get away.
- Reaction to Other Dogs: This test demonstrates that the dog can behave politely around other dogs. Two handlers and their dogs approach each other from a distance of about 15 feet, stop, shake hands and exchange pleasantries, and continue on.
- Supervised Separation: This test demonstrates that a dog can be left in the presence of a trusted person and will maintain its training and good manners. If the dog continually barks, whines, or howls, it should not be passed. The dog should not pace unnecessarily, should not show signs of agitation.
TEAM BUILDING ASSESSMENT TEST
DEMONSTRATE:
- Trust Me: demonstrates basic knowledge of team building exercise
