Retirement Steps for a Can Do Canine
Track your dog's proximity to retirement
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Email
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example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Is your assistance dog experiencing any changes in health?
Yes
No
If yes: please describe and, if applicable, share medical records with your Graduate Services Coordinator.
If yes: are you able to continue to care for your assistance dog and their changing health needs?
Is someone in your household/support circle able to care for your assistance dog and their changing health needs?
Notes from the previous question:
Is your assistance dog experiencing any changes in behavior?
Yes
No
Is your assistance dog continuing to do skills to help you?
Is your dog missing alerts or cues?
Do you have to ask your dog to perform a behavior more than once?
Is your assistance dog avoiding flooring changes, putting on equipment, or jumping into vehicles?
Notes from the previous question:
Do you still take your assistance dog in public?
Yes
No
If yes: where, how frequently, duration of public outings, skills used in public, and changes in behavior?
If no: please share when your dog stopped going in public with you and what you observed that led to this decision.
Is your assistance dog more tired at home after an outing? How long does it take your dog to recover?
Does your assistance dog miss more alerts or cues after an outing? For how long?
Notes from the previous question:
If your assistance dog needs to live out their retirement in a pet home"
Do you have a family member or friend who would like to adopt your assistance dog (check box for "yes")?
Would you like help finding placement (check box for yes)?
Notes from the previous question:
Retiring from public work can lengthen the amount of time your assistance dog can help you at home. Write down some ways your assistance dog might be more helpful at home than out in public.
As your assistance dog nears retirement, in what way would you like to honor and celebrate their years of service?
What, if anything, would you like to talk with your Graduate Services Coordinator about?
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