The Right Dog for the Job

What is the first paragraph mainly about?

• A. The reason why the puppies were born.

• B. The names of the golden retriever puppies

• C. When the puppies will become service dogs

• D. The way golden retriever puppies look when they are first born

What information did the author include on p. 435?

• A. Ira getting off the bus.

• B. Explaining how the service dogs learn how to act and what to do in different places such as bus stations, libraries, and universities.

• C. Explained how to train the puppies to hit handicap button. They put a treat underneath a lid and only give them the treat after they hit the lid

• D. Ira practicing how to hit a light switch.

Why did the author include the caption on p. 437?

• A. To show the reader what Ira looks like.

• B. To explain to the reader why golden retrievers are such good service dogs.

• C. To describe how guide dogs use light switches.

• D. To explain to the reader that Ira is practicing turning the light switch with his nose as part of his service dog training.

Ira first learned to-

• A. cross the street.

• B. retrieve dropped keys

• C. guide a person who is blind

• D. press a wheel-chair access sign.

What is the selection mainly about?

• F. Why people need service dogs.

• G. How puppies grow and change.

• H. Training a guide and service dog.

• J. Teaching children to care for dogs.