Guide Dog Comprehension Questions

What happens when guide dog puppies reach about 8 weeks old?

• They begin advanced training sessions

• They are matched with a visually impaired person

• They go to a guide dog training center

• They become independent and live on their own

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What is the final step before a guide dog begins assisting a visually impaired person?

• The guide dog undergoes medical examinations

• The guide dog gets matched with a random person

• The visually impaired person undergoes training without the dog

• The visually impaired person and the guide dog spend several weeks training together

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How long does the training process for guide dogs typically last?

• Six months

• One year

• A year and a half

• Two years

How do guide dogs learn commands like "sit," "stay," and "forward"?

• By watching other dogs

• By attending guide dog conferences

• Through treats and positive reinforcement

• By reading instruction manuals

What connection can you make between the training sessions and the guide dogs' skills?

• The dogs magically learn by themselves.

• The trainers use treats and reinforcement to teach important skills.

• The dogs already know these skills before training.

• The training center has secret shortcuts for teaching.

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Considering the steps in the process of becoming a guide dog, how might the training process contribute to the bond between a guide dog and its owner?

• Training ensures the dog and owner never separate.

• Training creates a strong relationship between the dog and owner.

• Training doesn't change their relationship.

• Training makes the dogs too needy.

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