From Puppy to Guide Dog

When Ira was about eight weeks old he - 

• met his puppy raiser

• finished puppy school

• opened his eyes and ears

• went to live with a disabled person

What is the selection mainly about?

• Why people need service dogs

• How puppies grow and change

• Training a guide and service dog

• Teaching children to care for dogs

What happened when Ira was about eight weeks old?

• He met his puppy raiser.

• He finished puppy school.

• He opened his eyes and ears.

• He went to live with a disabled person.

Which detail from the article supports the main idea below?

• The children played with the six-week-old puppies.

• The children helped Ira learn to come when he was called.

• The children toured the farm and said one last goodbye to Ira.

• The children made dog toys and scrapbooks at Shy Bear Farm.

What is the main idea of the article's first paragraph?

• Ira and the other puppies were born in Montana.

• Ira and the other puppies were born for a special purpose.

• Ira and the other puppies were adorable when they were born.

• Ira and the other puppies were given their names immediately.

What does the phrase walk at heel mean in the sentence below?

• walk quickly

• walk on their heels

• walk behind a person

• walk at a person's side

you do it because you were told to

• command

• tactile

• aroma

• denying

What point is the author trying to make in "Raising Her Sights"?

• Getting accepted to care for a puppy guide dog is not a smart thing to do.

• Sometimes guide dogs are blind.

• Guide dogs do not have to go to school to be trained.

• Caring for a puppy guide dog takes lots of work but it is fun knowing you are helping someone.

What is the main purpose of a guide dog?

• To provide companionship

• To assist people with disabilities

• To entertain children

• To participate in dog shows

Which of the following is a key trait for a guide dog?

• Aggressiveness

• Playfulness

• Obedience

• Independence