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Assistance Dogs

by Skylar Kuroda

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History

Origins
Evolution
Beginnings of Assistance Dogs
Assistance Dogs Today

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Types of Assistance Dogs

Service Dogs

Assist Individuals with a Disability

Mobility
Guide
Seizure Alert
PTSD

Facility Dogs

Support Multiple People in a Specific Facility

Courthouse
Hospital

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Goal

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Assistance Dogs of Hawaii (ADH)

Non-Profit Organization
Trains and Pairs Assistance Dogs

Courthouse Facility Dogs
Hospital Facility Dogs
Mobility Service Dogs

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Mentor

Sydney Champion
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Multiple Animal-Science Classes
Program Assistant and Apprentice Trainer at ADH

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Additional Tasks

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Selecting Puppies

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Puppy Raising and Basic Training

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Advanced Training and Career Path

Mobility Service

Courthouse Facility

Hospital Facility

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Advanced Training (Mobility Service Dogs)

Heel

Tug

Light and Switch

Visit

Retrieving Items

Tug

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Advanced Training

(Courthouse Facility Dogs)

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Advanced Training

(Hospital Facility Dogs)

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Real-World Application~Juliette’s Visit

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Excursions~Field Trips and Free Runs

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Career Change

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Matching and Graduate Training

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Team Training Camp

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Graduation and Follow-Ups

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Retirement

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Additional Opportunity

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Mentor

Maureen Maurer
Master of Science in Canine Studies
Undergraduate in Business Administration
Co-Founder of Assistance Dogs of Hawaii

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Coronavirus Detection Study

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Real-World Applications

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Reflection

I gained many new experiences from working on my 8th grade project. For example, I was able to expand my social skills by composing an introduction letter, finding a mentor, and working with new people.
I met many different dogs who were involved in various parts of the process, from young puppies in the very 1st stage to knowledgeable adult dogs who would soon leave to meet their partners. I really enjoyed having this thorough view on the training, as well as interacting with the dogs and familiarizing myself with ADH and its mission.
Additionally, I was able to see how the dogs’ training is implemented into real-life situations, which added a deeper meaning to my personal experience.
At times, it was difficult for me to focus on my end goal because I was observing a process instead of creating a physical product. It was also stressful to compile all of the facts I had gathered for this final presentation, due to the multitudes of information about assistance dogs.
In the end, I completed my goal of observing the training of service and facility dogs.
Unexpectedly, I also witnessed the training of coronavirus detection dogs, which allowed me to learn more about the virus and the beneficial effects of another type of working canine.
Overall, my 8th grade project made me recognize the strong importance of assistance dogs and because of this, I would love to work with them at some point in my life, whether as an employee or as a volunteer.

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Acknowledgements

8th Grade Team

My Family and Friends

Jamie Nees

Juliette Smith

Helene Freni-Rogers

Sydney Champion

Maureen Maurer

Marsha Sarver and Other Faculty Members at ADH

Dogs at ADH

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