CONGRATULATIONS TO CLIENT TAYLOR AND NOW SERVICE DOG, HEELER MIX “TUCKER”!!! THEY PASSED THE PUBLIC ACCESS TEST!!!

Taylor suffers from severe depression and agoraphobia.

Trainer Letty writes:

“I can’t stress how far this team has come! When we started, I looked at this team as a true challenge. Tucker was extremely hyperactive, and Taylor had almost no control of him. He ate through more than one leash and had a few accidents while training in public. Taylor really worked hard to turn things around with Tucker. She trained tirelessly on not only his basics but on all aspects of his Service Dog training. I am extremely proud of this amazing Service Dog team.”

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:

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

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

APPROACHING THE BUILDING:

Relative heel position, not straining or forging.

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

CONTROLLED ENTRY THROUGH A DOORWAY

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

HEELING THROUGH THE BUILDING

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

SIX FOOT RECALL ON LEAD

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

SITS ON COMMAND

Tucker responded promptly to the command to sit. Always
Tucker remained under control around food–not trying to get food and not needing repeated corrections.* Yes
Tucker remained composed while the shopping cart passed–did not shy away, show signs of fear, etc.* Yes
Tucker maintained a sit-stay while being petted by a stranger.* Yes

DOWNS ON COMMAND

Tucker responded promptly to the command to down. Always
Tucker remained under control around the food–not trying to get food and not needing repeated corrections.* Yes
Tucker remained in control while the child approached – child should not taunt Tucker or be overly dramatic.* Yes

NOISE DISTRACTIONS

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

Tucker remained composed during the noise distraction.* Yes

RESTAURANT

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

OFF LEAD

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

DOG TAKEN BY ANOTHER PERSON

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

CONTROLLED EXIT

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

CONTROLLED LOAD INTO VEHICLE

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

TEAM RELATIONSHIP

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

PASS TEST: Yes