Ape and BJ: Service Dog Journey

Ape, a service dog, narrates his journey from being a puppy to becoming a guide for BJ, a person who cannot see. He describes his training, the skills he learned, and the bond he formed with BJ. As Ape ages, he transitions to retirement, helping a new service dog understand its role, and becomes a companion to a family, reflecting on his fulfilling life.

What was Ape's role as a service dog?

• To help people with autism

• To warn people about sickness

• To assist a person who could not see

• To be a family pet

What did Ape's sister learn to do?

• Become a family pet

• Warn people about sickness

• Help people with autism

• Guide a person who cannot see

Which skill was NOT part of Ape's training?

• Behaving in a restaurant

• Crossing the street safely

• Guiding a person to step up and down

• Barking at strangers

What did Ape become for BJ?

• Her eyes and guide

• Her emotional support

• Her guard dog

• Her playful companion

How did Ape and BJ spend their time together?

• Training new service dogs

• Shopping and traveling

• Visiting the vet

• Playing in the park

What was Ape able to sense about BJ?

• Her favorite food

• Her emotions

• Her future plans

• Her dreams

What did BJ do for Ape?

• Took care of his needs

• Taught him new tricks

• Introduced him to new friends

• Trained him to be a service dog

What happens to Ape at the end of the story?

• He starts training a new dog

• He becomes a family pet

• He continues working with BJ

• He retires and meets BJ's new service dog

What is Ape's new role after retirement?

• A guard dog

• A trainer for other dogs

• A good friend in a family

• A guide for new service dogs

What does Ape plan to do for BJ's new service dog?

• Travel with him

• Help him understand BJ

• Play with him

• Train him to be a guide