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HEARING DOGS
HEARING DOGS
OBJECTIVES: (Competency)
What are the benefits of having a hearing dog?
How does a hearing dog cost?
Where do I get a hearing dog?
What kind of training did your dog receive before you got him/her?
What other kinds of service dogs are there?
Why do you think that a hearing dog is the only dog allowed in a household?
Do you think that having a hearing dog is a big commitment? Why or why not?
Does your dog still go for training? How much does this cost?
What are hearing dogs trained to do?
How much exercise does your dog get? Who is responsible for that?
How often do you brush your dog at home?
How often does your dog go to the groomers? Why is this important?
OBJECTIVES: (Relatedness)
Who do you know with dogs? What breeds?
Who have you seen with service dogs (in real life or media)? What was your impression of them?
OBJECTIVES: (Autonomy)
Which responsibilities can you take on?
What are the responsibilities of owning a hearing dog?
Do you have someone who can help you care for the dog?
What might motivate you to get a hearing dog?
What do you tell people who want to pet your dog when it’s working?
ACTIVITIES IDEAS & MATERIALS
Research Service Dog websites
Invite guest speaker to come and share
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