Kerri suffers from PTSD, agoraphobia, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and night terrors which are a result of the PTSD. She also has type 2 diabetes and often forgets to eat properly or at the right times.

Trainer Beverli performed the PAT at the HEB Grocery Store in New Braunfels. They scored an “Always” on the questions marked by an asterisk (*), and will continue to work on the commands that had a “Mostly” response.

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:

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

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

APPROACHING THE BUILDING:

Relative heel position, not straining or forging.

Bandit stayed in relative heel position. Mostly
Bandit was calm around traffic.* Yes
Bandit stopped when Kerri came to a halt. Mostly

CONTROLLED ENTRY THROUGH A DOORWAY

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

HEELING THROUGH THE BUILDING

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

SIX FOOT RECALL ON LEAD

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

SITS ON COMMAND

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

DOWNS ON COMMAND

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

NOISE DISTRACTIONS

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

Bandit remained composed during the noise distraction.* Yes

RESTAURANT

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

OFF LEAD

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

DOG TAKEN BY ANOTHER PERSON

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

CONTROLLED EXIT

Bandit stayed in relative heel position. Mostly
Bandit was calm around traffic.* Yes
Bandit stopped when Kerri came to a halt. Always

CONTROLLED LOAD INTO VEHICLE

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

TEAM RELATIONSHIP

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

PASS TEST: Yes