CONGRATULATIONS TO CLIENT KALIE AND HER NOW SERVICE DOG, LABRADOODLE, “GRACIE”! THEY PASSED THEIR PUBLIC ACCESS TEST!!!!

San Antonio Trainer Pat writes:

Gracie is about 14 months now, knows what the phrase “She’s SOOOO CUTE” means, and has calmed down nicely over the time I have been working with her and Kalie. While she is still an energetic adolescent, she knows that her job is to watch over Kalie. She alerts to Kalie before she has a seizure and responds with intense focus when it happens. Kalie has a reliable companion as she moves forward into her college years.

SCORING OF THE PUBLIC ACCESS CERTIFICATION TEST
Always=All the time
Mostly=Most of the time (more than half of time)
Sometimes=Some of the time (half or less of the time)
Never=Never demonstrated the skill
The team must score all ‘Always’ or’ Mostly’ ’ responses on the A-M-S-N parts of the test.
The team must score at least 80% “YES” answers on the “YES” “NO” portion of the test.
All questions marked by an asterisk (*) must be answered by a “YES” response.

CONTROLLED UNLOAD OUT OF VEHICLE:

Gracie did not try to leave vehicle until given release command.

Gracie waited in the vehicle until released.* Yes
Gracie waited outside the vehicle under control. Yes
Gracie remained under control while another dog was walked. Yes

APPROACHING THE BUILDING:

Relative heel position, not straining or forging.

Gracie stayed in relative heel position. Always
Gracie was calm around traffic.* Yes
Gracie stopped when Kalie came to a halt. Always

CONTROLLED ENTRY THROUGH A DOORWAY

Gracie waited quietly at the door until commanded to enter.* Yes
Gracie waited on the inside until able to return to heel position.* Yes

HEELING THROUGH THE BUILDING

Gracie was within the prescribed distance of Kalie. Always
Gracie ignored the public, remaining focused on Kalie. Mostly
Gracie readily adjusted to speed changes. Always
Gracie readily turned corners–did not have to be tugged or jerked to change direction. Always
Gracie readily maneuvered through tight quarters. Always

SIX FOOT RECALL ON LEAD

Gracie responded readily to the recall command–did not stray away, seek attention from others, or trudge slowly.* Yes
Gracie remained under control and focused on Kalie.* Yes
Gracie came within the prescribed distance of Kalie.* Yes
Gracie came directly to Kalie.* Yes

SITS ON COMMAND

Gracie responded promptly to the command to sit. Mostly
Gracie remained under control around food–not trying to get food and not needing repeated corrections.* Yes
Gracie remained composed while the shopping cart passed–did not shy away, show signs of fear, etc.* Yes
Gracie maintained a sit-stay while being petted by a stranger.* No

DOWNS ON COMMAND

Gracie responded promptly to the command to down. Mostly
Gracie remained under control around the food–not trying to get food and not needing repeated corrections.* Yes
Gracie remained in control while the child approached – child should not taunt Gracie or be overly dramatic.* No

NOISE DISTRACTIONS

If Gracie jumps, turns, or shows a quick startle type reaction, that is fine. Gracie should not show fear, aggression, or continue to be affected by the noise.

Gracie remained composed during the noise distraction.* Yes

RESTAURANT

Gracie is unobtrusive and out of the way of patrons and employees as much as possible.* Yes
Gracie maintained proper behavior, ignoring food and being quiet.* Yes

OFF LEAD

When told to drop the leash, the team maintained control and Kalie got the leash back in position.* Yes

DOG TAKEN BY ANOTHER PERSON

Another person can take Gracie’s leash and Kalie can move away without aggression or undue stress on the part of Gracie.* Yes

CONTROLLED EXIT

Gracie stayed in relative heel position. Always
Gracie was calm around traffic.* Yes
Gracie stopped when Kalie came to a halt. Always

CONTROLLED LOAD INTO VEHICLE

Gracie waited until commanded to enter the vehicle. Yes
Gracie readily entered the vehicle upon command. Yes

TEAM RELATIONSHIP

When Gracie did well, Kalie praised Gracie. Always
Gracie is relaxed, confident, and friendly. Mostly
Kalie kept Gracie under control. Always
Kalie was prepared with proper working materials and equipment in case of an access confrontation (laws, etc.). Yes

PASS TEST: YES