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A little Bit About UsIntroduction to Assistance DogsCommon Terms and AbbreviationsThe DDA and Me - Understanding The LawYELLOW Level ChecklistBreaking Down TrainingIndexAbout the Colour LevelsBefore You Begin, RED Level Re-Cap, YELLOW LevelEnrichment and BondingHow To: Basic ObedienceTips For TrainingOur Contact DetailsTraining Logs and ChecklistsTask Training for MeUsing your training logs & ideas to includeTasks to ConsiderMobility GuidelinesHelp with finding the right taskHow To - Task GuidesProofing task trainingRAD - Training and Behavioural Standards

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A littlebit aboutus!Here at RAD Inc., our mission is to support people who choose to traintheir own Assistance Dogs.We do this by lending a paw in their trainingjourney and by also increasing public awarenessabout these amazing dogs and what they can do.We provide advocacy to our teams throughinstances of disability discrimination.RAD Inc. is run by a group of dedicatedvolunteers, all of us Assistance Dog handlersfrom different backgrounds.We understand the ups, downs, and challengesof life with an Assistance Dog first hand.We wanted to create an opportunity for ownertrainers to access further information andresources, a supportive community, trainers andassessors, whilst still having control over theirtraining journey.

Introduction to Assistance DogsWhat is a prospect?Assistance Dogs in trainingWhat is an Assistance Dog?What is a "task"?

GEAR- What anAssistance Dogwears whenworking, such asa vest, cape,harness, orbandana.AD–AssistanceDogPA– Public Access. Public Accessis where yourAD worksalongside youin public.OTHER COMMON TERMS USED AND THEIRABBREVIATIONSDDA–DisabilityDiscriminationAct(1992) The legislation for assistance dogsSD–Service Dog(American term for an AD)PAT–Public AccessTest. A PAT is a testthat your dogcan complete toshow they areup to standardand proven forPA work. At RADsitting your PATis notmandatory, buta great idea tocompleteADiT–Assistance Dog in TrainingSDiT–Service Dogin TrainingLure -This is when youhold a treat infront of yourdog and directthe movement you want whentraining

The DDA and Me!Section 9(2) (c)trained: (i)to assist a person with a disability to alleviate the effect of the disability; and (ii) to meet standards of hygiene and behaviour that are appropriate for an animal in a public placeT H E D D AU N D E R S T A N D I N G T H E L A WThe federal legislation in Australia that protects your rightto have your Assistance Dogaccompany you into public placesis The Disability DiscriminationAct (1992) or DDA for short.W H A T I S T H E D D A ?You have the right as a disabled person to use equipment that helps you to manageyour conditions. In the same way people use awheelchair, you have the legal rightto use your Assistance Dog as your aid,in public, once trained.W H A T D O E S T H I S M E A N F O R M E ?RAD's Training and Behaviour Standardsexpand on the DDA. RAD has developed itstraining program to ensure ourteam have the evidence oftraining needed so we are ableto combat any discriminationour teams may face.There is a lot of work to bedone before you and your dogreach this standard, includingyour dog being task trained tohelp you with your disability. T R A I N I N G S T A N D A R D SIt is a requirement of the federal lawthat a team hold sufficient proof oftraining to show that they meet therequirements of the DDA. Our RAD teams work through ourcolour levels, and once at Blue level,will have a membership ID card.Other owner trained teams may nothave an ID card as this is only one wayto provide evidence.S E C T I O N 5 4 ( A ) - E V I D E N C E O F T R A I N I N G

R E DFor teams who are just starting outtheir Assistance dog journey together.Focusing on Basic obedience andbonding to set a team upfor success!This level is where we introducetask training. Teams start to work towards RADand DDA training standardsFor teams who meet RAD and DDAstandards including holdingsufficient proof of training and aretask trained.These teams are beginning theirtraining in public access spaces. Our RAD teams who are finished trainingand working in full capacity.These teams will still keep up their standards with spot training and reinforcement of basic obedience, and Assistance Dog training. Y E L L O WB L U EPURPLE

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Understanding whyThings to keep in mindThe best way to ask for some helpBefore we begin Some of our teams join with a puppy, some with a dog who might beolder. A common question is why do I still need to do RED or YELLOW level?Our colour levels are structured to make sure all important elementsare covered, and that our teams have all the evidence we would needfor later on in their journey to ensure we can combat a discriminationissue if they accrue.If you are repeating any training, this is not a disadvantage, it is creatingan even more solid bond, understanding and working relationship withyour dog.Each pup is different, just like us! So what might work for oneteam might not work for another!This is a guide for navigating the first stages of the building blocksto train an Assistance dog.If at any time you need some extra help and guidance, pleasereach out! We have qualified trainers on our team who are hereto help our teams. If you need more face to face help, we can put you in touch witha trainer who suits your team!We are handlers just like you. We can understand it may be hardto reach out. Know that there is no such thing as a bad question!Shoot us an email at admin@raddogsinc.com.au

What did we learn:Do I have to keep training what I learnt in RED level?Do I keep logging RED Level?RED Level Re-CapIn red level, our focus was to create solid foundations for our dog. We focused on basic obedience, bonding, and an introduction tosocialisation and desensitisation. Yes. It is very important to remember that although we have movedup a colour level, teams will never stop training and reinforcing thefocus points of Red Level.Our focus points change in Yellow Level. You will continue tolog the basic obedience that you train/reinforce, but your focusis to train a standard of behaviour acceptable for a dog to workin public places.How is this differant?In Yellow level, we lift the expectations of our dogs. We begin toask for a greater focus, tighter heel, and eventually to be able totask in a pet-friendly public setting.

What are my main focus' in Yellow:What is ACTIVE TRAINING?What is Pet Friendly Public AccessYellow levelIn Yellow Level our focus is to slowly introduce a higher standard ofbehaviour, beginning task training and work towards RAD's trainingstandards, in Pet-Friendly Public Access locations. This must be ACTIVE TRAININGA great example of Active Training is when you go to an outdoorcafe, your dog might settle and have a sleep while you eat. This is FANTASTIC and definitely should be noted in your logs! The logged time should be the time that you were actively workingwith your dog.Pet friendly public access are stores that regularly allow pet dogs toattend, such as Bunnings, Hardware Stores, Pet Stores (PetBarn,PetStock, ETC.) and more. While in these locations it's important touphold standards that a dog in full public access would hold. Training in these locations first is important as it simulates a real lifestore experience so that your dog will be ready for when it is time toactually go into real public access. It is important to impliment task training in these locations as well, toensure your dog will be able to task for you in any location orcircumstance.

enrichmentSome great ways to enrich your dog!Snuffle Mats!You can buy orDIY these! PLaying games likeTug and Fetch! Scatter Feeding! Throw your dogsbiscuits around agrassy area and lethim sniff out andfind his dinner. Training fun tricks! Doggy Scavenger Hunt! Hide treatsaround a room oryour house, thenrelease your dogto find them!Ice CubeTreats! Freezing treatsin ice cubes is agreat enrichingidea to do insummer!Hide And Seek! Have your dog stay where he can't seeyou then hide, eg.behind a door.Release him & callhim to you so he canfind you. Puzzle FeedingDog Toys!You can buy orDIY these!

BondingSome great ways to strengthen your bondHand feedingyour dog theirdinner. Play games likefetch and tug Take time to settlein your dog to theirnew home.. don't jump rightinto intensetraining! Make trainingfun andengaging Keep trainingsessions short atthe start andslowly build timeand expectations,and slowlyintroducedistractionsMake sure yourdog is calm andconfidentbeforeintroducing newelements oftraining. Thisisn't a race.Brushing yourdog, and generalgrooming. Making this apositiveexperience willhelp build theirconfidence Going on walksand adventurestogether

Clearly sayyour chosencommand cuefor thebehaviour Guide thedesiredbehaviourwith a treat1.2.Reward when thedesired behaviouris achieved byusing a markerword such as"yes!" andrewarding with atreat & praise!3.Introducing a new command can be adifficult job for both the handler and thedog, so let's break it down into 3 easy steps!Breaking downtrainingREPEAT!!Don't forget, every dog and every owner isdifferent, so what may work for one team, mightnot necessarily work for another!Breaking downtraining

SITLAY DOWNCOMEStand in front of your dog in a quietplace, with something exciting likea toy or a treat. Start walkingbackwards and make your voicehigh and exciting and start sayingyour dog's name, then “COME!” orthe cue you have chosen.This should make your dog start torun towards you, as soon as yourdog starts to come towards you,mark this with your marking cue(such as “YES!”) and reward them.Continue to repeat these steps andslowly start adding moredistractions. NAMERECOGNITION TOILETTRAINING STAYSay your dog’s name in a positivetone of voiceWhen they respond, give thempraise and offer a treat.With your dog in a sit or a down,hold a treat in your hand in front ofhis nose. Make sure you arestanding next to him while he isinterested in the treat.Then, say your command, such as“Stay”, and take a small, quick stepaway from your dog while keepingthe treat where it was in front of hisface. Step back next to him quicklyand reward him with the treat andyour marker word, such as “Yes!” Start fading out the treat ‘lure’ byrepeating these steps with no treatin your hand, and reward once youare back next to his side.Slowly build the time and distanceyou stand away from your dog,always rewarding when you areright back next to his side, as thishelps to prevent him fromanticipating that you might call himover to you and break his staywhen you haven’t asked him to. Show your dog a treat in front of hisnose and let him nibble or lick thetreat, but do not let him take thetreat.Once your dog has his attention onthe treat, slowly ‘lure’ him into thesitting position by raising the treatup over his head, this should resultin his bottom lowering down into asit as his front end raises up tofollow the treat lure.Once his bottom touches the floor,‘mark’ this with a marker, such assaying “Yes!” and give him the treat.Repeat these steps and start tointroduce a cue word, such as “Sit”as you lure him. Take your dog outside regularly,after every meal, every time it wakes up and every time it has adrink.When they do start to go to thebathroom, mark it with a commandso they learn to associate thecommand with going toilet. How toFOR BASIC OBEDIENCE Show your dog a treat in front of hisnose and let him lick or nibble thetreat (again, not letting him take it),once his attention is on the treat,start to slowly lure him down bylowering it to the ground.If he doesn’t seem to be layingdown to get the lure, try holdingyour other arm out above whereyou are holding the treat lure tomake a barrier that your dog willhave to crouch down and crawlunder to reach the treat.As you see him lay down, rewardhim with the treat and mark thebehaviour with your marker, eg.“Yes!” Repeat these steps and introduce acue word, such as “Down” whileyou lure him. How to

PLACE- MATUsing your decided mat/place, ‘lure’your dog onto the chosen mat byholding a treat in front of their noseand luring the dog on to it. Once allof their feet are on the mat, markwith your marker cue, (Such as“YES!”) and reward. Lead your dog off of the mat withanother treat and say “Okay” or anychosen ‘break’ cue. This helps toreinforce not leaving the mat untilyou say that they can. Reward thisand use your marker. (Such as“YES!”) Continue doing this and start toadd a cue, such as “Place” or“Mat”, and keep repeating theprocess, slowly moving further andfurther away from the mat andslowly up the duration of how longyou ask them to remain on the mat. DROP ITWhen playing with your dog, makesure you have two different toyswith you. When your dog has onetoy in its mouth, show your dog theother toy and make the one you areholding look very exciting andenticing. When your dog drops the toy it isholding to get the new toy, rewardand mark this with your marker cue,such as “Yes!” and say “Drop it!” orwhichever cue you want to use forthis.Keep working on this and startapplying it to other situations andsettings. LEAVE ITShow your dog that you have atreat in your hand, when he goes totake it, close your hand around thetreat so that he can not access it. He will probably try to lick andpaw at your hand to get the treatfrom you. While he is doing this, itis important to ignore him and notgive in. As soon as he even backsaway from your hand or looksaway, reward this with your markerword (Such as “Yes!”) and give hima treat. Then, repeat this process, your dogwill start to understand that whenhe ignores the treat in your hand, hewill start to understand that you areasking him to ignore it. At this pointyou can introduce a cue, such as“Leave it”Start to solidify it by asking him towait longer and longer for the treat,and slowly up distractions andtemptation. FOCUS- LOOKIn a low distraction environmentlike a quiet room, show your dogyou have a treat, then raise thetreat up in front of your face.As you raise the treat up to yourface, when you see your dog makeeye contact, ‘mark’ this with yourmarker, such as “Yes!” and reward.Keep doing this and start to add acue as she makes eye contact,such as “Watching” or “Focus, andkeep repeating it and working on it,slowly adding more distractions. FREE-RELEASEWhen you finish a command, forexample sit, down, etc, say yourchosen release cue, such as“FREE!” in an exciting tone and takea few quick steps back. Thisshould encourage your dog to getup and follow. Always use this cue whenever youfinish a command or finish workingfor a day, so that your dog knowsthat it is done and to only finishwhat you’ve asked when you givethem the release cue. How toFOR BASIC OBEDIENCE How to

HEELStand by a long wall, such as ahallway wall, and ‘lure’ your dogwith a treat onto your left side(Right side is okay too, if you can'thave your dog on your left.)between you and the wall.Lure the dog so that she is lined upwith her shoulder at your leg, andreward this with a treat and yourmaker. (Such as “Yes!”) Say yourcommand, such as “Heel.”Then, take a slow, single stepforward with your treat in front ofyour dog's nose. Keep them at yourside and reward them again. Then,use a release cue, such as “Okay”or “Done” and let your dog ‘break’from the heel.Keep repeating this process untilyour dog understands this, and fadeout the treat lure. Make sure toalways reward and release yourdog from the heel at the end. Thishelps to reinforce your dog to keepup a heel until they have been toldthey can stop, so that they won'tbreak it on their own.Slowly build up this process andstart to do it away from a wall, andslowly eventually include moredistractions. PAWWith a treat in your hand in a lowdistraction environment, show yourdog the treat. If he tries to dig,scratch or paw at the treat in yourclosed hand, say your command,such as “Paw” and mark with yourmarker word and reward. Repeat these steps and slowlyfade out the use of the hidden treatand see if your dog offers their pawto your hand. If your dog does this,mark and reward. Teach leash manners by starting ina quiet space like your yard or aroom or hallway. Clip your lead toyour dog and start to walk, if yourdog walks politely on the leashwithout pulling, reward this with atreat. If your dog does start to pull ahead,stop and turn and say your dog’sname, encouraging them to turn andwalk with you again, you canreward again and say your markerword, such as “Yes!” Keep this up and reward themwalking nicely as they start tounderstand that if they pull ahead,they don’t get to keep going aheadin the direction they want to go.As they are consistently walkingnicely on the lead in the quietlocation, start applying this towalks in outside locations andhigher distraction environments. LEASHMANNERSHow toFOR BASIC OBEDIENCE How toKEEP YOUR TRAINING SESSIONS SHORT AND SWEET WHEN STARTING OUT, AS WELL AS STARTING IN LOW DISTRACTION ENVIRONMENTS. YOU MIGHT START OUT INSIDE YOUR HOUSE, THENPRACTISE THESE SKILLS IN THE BACKYARD, THEN INTHE FRONT YARD, THEN ON A WALK, AT A PARK, ETC. KEEP TRAINING ENGAGING BY WORKING ONDIFFERENT THINGS, AND INCORPORATING REWARDS,GAMES, AND PLAY INTO YOUR ROUTINE!

Consistency is the key!Training a little bit every daywill help reinforce yourexpectations for your dogIntroduce a marker wordor clicker for when yourdog gives you thedesired responseDon't compareyourself toother teams.You're on yourown jouney!Make sure tointroduce onecommand at a time tonot confuse your dog.Keep trainingsessions shortand fun tokeep your dogengaged andinterested intraining!TIPSFOR TRAININGRemember! Only move at yourdogs' pace. If your dog isn't confident inwhat you're asking, don't addany more distractions untilthey're ready!TIPS

In our last breakdown, we looked at the basic steps to achievebasic obedience.Here we will up the change by adding in distraction elements.This training is critical for an Assistance dog and shouldn't berushed.Whenever you introduce a new element, environment ordistraction, make sure to keep training sessions short andfun!Make sure to introduce one new element at a time to notconfuse or overwhelm your dog.1.Reward when thedesiredbehaviour isachieved in frontof the newelement3.Continue asking for thisbehaviour until the dog isconfidently doing itaround the new element. Always reward andpraise your dog so that itis a positive experience!4.Ask for thedesired behaviourwith yourcommand cue2.Introduce thenew elementwhen your dog isready 1.aTake a stepcloser to thenew element! REPEAT!!Adding in distractionsfor desensitisation!Adding in distractionsfor desensitisation!

Task Training for MeWhat can my dog help me with?Is Emotional Support a trained task?Why is a task needed?

Retrieval TASKS TO CONSIDERTASKS TO CONSIDERBring item to handler - eg. Fetch medications, newspaperHelp carry groceries/itemFetching a drink or food from the fridge or cupboardBring clothes to assist with dressing or picking up clothesUnload/loading items from dryer or washing machineRelocate items- carry up/down stairs - Bring to carer/family memberFinding carer/person or fetching help for handlerPaying for an item (high counter) - Bringing item from clerk to handler (eg. in wheelchair)Picking up a dropped item (eg. Wheelchair user unable to reach/bend over)LocatingFinding an exit from a room or buildingFind an elevator/liftFinding a empty seat/regular seat in classroomfinding a person - eg. Finding carer/partner/parent/helpFinding a lost itemFinding handler's carFinding and bring handler back to carer/parent (eg. Child with disability whowonders)

Medical Alert and ResponseTASKS TO CONSIDERTASKS TO CONSIDERAnxiety - Alert to oncoming attack - interruption of attackHeart rate - low heart rate, high heart rate, irregular heart rateDiabetes- Lows - high - Medication reminderSeizure alert - alert to upcoming episode - response toepisode - post episode responsePressure threapy- Light pressure therapy/deep pressure therapy PTSD - Flash back interruption, grounding, LPT/DPTInterruption to harmful behaviours - eg. skin picking, scratching, hair pullingSound/Noise alert to:Door bell/ Door knockSmoke/Fire Alarm/evacuate alarmFood ready - Timer, Oven, MicrowaveBaby CryingPhone ringing - eg. Bring handler the ringing phoneSirens or Medial/Emergency ServiceAlarm clock/Evacuation - Wake handler- Find closest/safest ExitRemember- For an assistance dog to alert for sound, you must have loss ofhearing that is disabling

Bracing/Mobility based TasksTASKS TO CONSIDERTASKS TO CONSIDERTransfer from wheelchair to another item - Dog must hold stand stay positionand brace on command, enabling handler to keep their balance during transferAssist to walk step by step, brace between each step form wheelchair to a nearbyseatPosition self and brace to help handler catch balance Prevent fall by bracing on command if the handler needs help recoveringbalance.Steady handler getting in or out of the bathtub or carAssist moving wheelchair on flat obstaclesTransport items in a backpack with a limit of 15% of the dogs’ total body weight(10% if performing another task)Other TasksIntelligent Disobedience. The dog will refuse to do a command if there is adanger to the handlerDog can enter home first, turn on lights and make sure no one else is in thehouseBlocking - Standing in front/behind handler to create a barrier Letting emergency personal into the home and taking them to handlerResponding to command to give handler an excuse to exit/leave a situationLie down on handler’s chest to produce a cough, enabling them to breathForward Momentum- Using the correct guide gear, a dog can assist withforward momentum when walking.

Obstacle and AvoidanceTASKS TO CONSIDERTASKS TO CONSIDERNavigate around stationary objects/ PeopleNaviagte around hazards - eg. potholes, manholesNaviagteing around moving objects - eg. Bikes, people,Stop or sit at a curbStop to indicate a change in elevation/ BarrierOpen cupboard doors or drawsOpen doors - eg. Fridge, Sliding doorsClose restroom doors that open outwardsAssist in taking off clothesDrag items to the closet, through the homePull bags out of car/CupboardPull on curtains to open or closeTug based TasksNose or Pawing Based TasksClosing cupboard doors or drawscalling emergency service on K-9 Phone/Emergency buttonTurn on/off lights/ switch on wall - Turn on floor pedal for lightsAlert handler to medical episodeWake handler/Bring back from Disassociation

Veterinary ApprovalMOBILITY GUIDLINESMOBILITY GUIDLINESBefore any dog begins training for any sort of mobility, the dog should first becleared by a veterinarian. This is to ensure that the dog is of the appropriate age, weight, size and clear from anyhealth issues that could prevent the dog from being able to safely complete the taskrequired. No dog should be doing mobility if it can hurt or injure him, the dog's welfare shouldalways be priority when considering these tasks.Types of MobilityAppropriate Mobility GearGear plays an important role in helping your dog feel comfortable and have the ability tosafely complete mobility tasks.For example, a dog should never be doing forward momentum on their collar, as this canput unnecessary pressure on their throat and ultimately is unsafe. Instead, the dog should have a proper mobility harness with a handle or pull strap. Light Mobility – Momentum Pull: Dogs should be at least 30% of the handler’s height andweight, and at least 18 months old. Guide work can be considered light mobility when guidework involves pressure in the harness. Medium Mobility – Counter Balance: Dogs should be at least 40% of the handler’s heightand weight, and at least 2 years old. Counterbalance may be used in motion. Heavy Mobility – Bracing: Dogs should be at least 40% of the handler’s height, and 50% ofthe handler’s weight, and at least 2 years old. Brace should not be used in motion. Rigidhandles should not be greater than 6 inches (measured from the dog’s back between theshoulders to the handler’s wrist when standing totally upright beside the dog.)

These steps below are a great guide on how to proof the tasksyou are training your dog so that your dog will be able to performthem under any distraction.Don't forget to take it at a slow pace! Not rushing your dog will ensure he fully understands what you are asking from him. Only move onto the next level of distraction when your dog is confidentlyperforming his task at the current level you are asking from him. REMEMBER TO SHOW THIS PROGRESSION IN YOUR LOGS1.Introduce TASK in a newenvironment, such as ata park or a pet store.Start off in a quiet areaof the newenvironment. 3.Slowly up the distractionsand environment yourdog is peforming its TASKin, such as in the treataisle of a pet store,around noisy birds in apet store, etc.4.Repeat TASK athome until dog isconfident andreliably tasking athome and with minordistractions.2.Introduce theTASK at home ina quiet location. 5.Continue to up thedistractions andproof the TASK inlots of differentenvironments. REPEAT!!Proofing Task TrainingProofing Task Training

Help with Finding The Right Tasks for meDog's DOB:Dog's Name:Breed: Dog's weight:Tell us about your disability/Conditions:Name of Handler:RAD Membership number:Which symptoms would like to have a greater controlover/ Help with?What are some things you wish you could do, or do with agreater ease?Are there any tasks that interest you, or anything elseyou'd like us to know?

How toHow toHold the Retrieval Aid (Or Object) in front of your dog, if they sniff or investigate it at all,mark that with your behaviour marker, such as “yes!” and reward. Repeat this until the dogis doing it regularly and understanding the behaviour, move it side to side as well and letthe dog target it. Ignore any pawing, only reward for interactions like a nose touch ormouthing.If the dog hasn’t offered mouthing, wait a moment while you present the item to them. Thedog will continue to nudge it, but may offer mouthing it. When he puts his mouth on it,mark that with the marker word and reward.Place the item on the floor, or give it a light throw just next to the dog. When the dogpicks up the item, quickly move to take it from the dog's mouth and reward. Make sure theitem always ends up in your hand at the end, so that the dog starts to learn that the itemmust always end up in your hand. Keep this up, but slowly start to put your hand under the dog's mouth so that they drop itinto your hand and mark and reward. Slowly start to move your hand further and furtheraway, but only when the dog is confident with the distance it is currently at.Keep practicing, and add a cue for the item, such as the name of it or what you will plan toattach at the other end of the retrieval aid. Keep doing this until the dog is doing thisconfidently when asked.You can do this without a retrieval aid but it will definitely help.RETRIEVAL

PRESSURE THERAPYHow toHow toLure your dog using a treat over your lap, or whatever part of your body you willwant deep pressure applied. Some people prefer the pressure applied to their chestor legs, but it is all dependant on what is most preferable for you. Once your dog is in position, ask him to lay down, or lure him down and reward,then release your dog from the position with your release cue. Repeat this, and start to include your chosen command.Slowly add more and more time between asking for the task and the release cue,always rewarding for the desired behaviour. There are different types of Pressure Therapy, such as Light Pressure Therapy (LPT)and Deep Pressure Therapy (DPT) . The difference is in the weight, for example, a smalldog like a Chihuahua can't apply DPT, but can apply LPT. A bigger dog can apply both LPT and DPT as it can be trained to either put it's entireweight onto your body, or only some, such as just his front legs.

How toHow toHolding a treat in your hand, hold it in front of your dog, when they try to sniffor paw at your hand, reward them for that. Keep this up until the dog is regularly pawing or nudging your hand with the treatin it. When he is regularly doing this, slowly start to mimic the behaviour youwould like interrupted, such as covering your face or scratching a part of yourbody. For this example, I will be using a leg scratching interruption but thesesteps can be used for any type of interruption. With a treat in your hand, move your hand to your leg and slowly pretend to“Scratch” your leg with a closed fist. When your dog goes to nudge or paw atyour hand for the treat, reward this.Slowly build up the speed of the “Scratching” as well as the time of it, rewardingwhen the dog nudges or paws at your hand. Fade out the use of the treat, but mimic holding it as you repeat the past step.When your dog nudges or paws your hand, reward him for it. Continue doing this,slowly making your “Scratching” more realistic as he gets more consistent andconfident with the pawing and nudging. Practice these lots in different places,sitting/standing positions and in different distractions. INTERRUPTION

How toHow toYou can use these steps for any sort of location, be it a chair, an exit or aperson. For this, I will be using a chair as an example. Place a treat down on a chair. Let your dog take the treat, and when they makecontact with the chair to get the treat, say your cue, such as “Chair” and rewardagain with another treat.Repeat these steps, slowly making more distance between you and your dog andthe chair. Each time say your cue and reward. When he is doing this confidently, take another step closer to the chair and sayyour cue. If your dog goes to the chair, reward this greatly with lots of praiseand treats. If he doesn’t, get closer again and see if he will offer the behaviourand reward when he does. If he doesn't, go back to an earlier step that heunderstood.When he is targeting the chair well at a small distance on command when youask for it, slowly add more and more distance between you and the chair. Onlyput more distance between your dog and the chair when he is doing itconfidently and consistently. Eventually, you can do it from different roomsand locations. LOCATING

To be completed over a minimum of 8 weeksTotalling a minimum of 18 hours - From the commencementof your RAD membership or moving to Yellow LevelOver a minimum of 18 training logs, must include:Home environment - only for the foundations of task training -5 minutes - no longer than 20minutes. You can submit many but only 1 hour can beaccepted towards the 18 hours needed for YellowTraining logs are to be no shorter than 15 minutes andno longer than 90 minutes (toward the end of Yellow)Outdoor Markets- Must be pet friendly 1.5 hoursPet stores - Starting at 15 minutes - no longer than 1 hourGardening stores- such as Bunnings that MUST be petfriendly - Starting at 15 minutes - no longer than 1.5hoursPet friendly Cafes/restaurants – Out doors - no longer than 1.5 hours Task trained - In a high distraction environment Pet Friendly Public Access - at least 6 different locations,with a variety of environmentsDesensitisation - Min 8 logs & ChecklistLocation you CAN NOT train atLocations you CAN train atSupermarketsCinemasShopping centresShopsUniversity/School Even with permission, these locations are not permitted. RequirementsLogged training time must be for ACTIVE TRAINING whileUPHOLDING STANDARDS of an ASSISTANCE DOG.YELLOW LEVEL CHECK LISTYELLOW LEVEL CHECK LISTSocialisation - Min of 8 logs & Checklist

@rad-assistance-dogsfb.com/raddogsincABN: 84153096757CAV: A0105261EH e l p i n g o u r h u m a n sIntroduction:These standards expand upon the Disability Discrimination Act (1992) (or DDA) definition of an Assistance Dog “Disability Discrimination Act (1992) Section 9: (2) For the purposes of this Act, an assistance animal is a dog or other animal: (a) accredited under a law of a State or Territory that provides for the accreditation . of animals trained to assist a persons with a disability to alleviate the effect of . the disability; or (b) accredited by an animal training organisation prescribed by the regulations for . the purposes of this paragraph; or (c) trained: (i) to assist a person with a disability to alleviate the effect of the disability; . and (ii) to meet standards of hygiene and behaviour that are appropriate for an . animal in a public place."Definition of a Task: A task is a behaviour or action that your Assistance Dog can perform to help you manage theimpacts of your disability/ies on your daily life. A task must be directly related to your disability/ies,and alleviate the effects of your disabilities, or assist you with an aspect of daily life that is difficultor impossible for you to manage on your own. We do not consider emotional support orcompanionship trained tasks. Training Logs:We strongly encourage our members working in public to complete at least 2 training logs permonth. Members not yet working in public should complete training logs as directed by RAD Inc.This is to ensure under section 54A(5) of the DDA evidence can be provided to best advocate forour teams in times of need. Such as access issues, flying with your RAD Dog, or accessing non-pet-friendly housing.Training and Behaviour StandardsRAD Inc. requires all dogs working in public to adhere to the following standards.www.raddogsinc.com.auadmin@raddogsinc.com.au1300 RAD DOG

@rad-assistance-dogsfb.com/raddogsincABN: 84153096757CAV: A0105261EH e l p i n g o u r h u m a n sTraining and Behaviour StandardsRAD Inc. requires all dogs working in public to adhere to the following standards.To Work In Public, A RAD Dog Must:1. Have permission from and be approved by RAD Inc. to commence work in public. RADInc. must ensure all dogs meet legal standards and are ready for public work byapproving each team based on the evidence provided. 2. Be at least 6 months of age This gives time for the dog to be trained to be reliable inthe minimum standards 3. Have commenced training and become reliable in pet-friendly places This ensuresthat the dog is familiar with and reliable at maintaining appropriate standards in publicplaces. 4. Be fully and reliably toilet trained This must always include having a thoroughunderstanding of your dog’s toileting routine and may include toileting on command. 5. Be able to perform at least one task. See definition above on PAGE 21. This is to ensurethat the dog is trained to alleviate the effects of a disability, as per the DDA. A task maybe self-initiated by the dog, or requested (i.e item retrieval). 6. Not display fear in routine situations, and not display signs of ongoing anxiety This is toensure the dog is ready for the everyday challenges of public work. 7. Be under effective control at all times As per the DDA this does not necessarily meanunder direct physical control. 8. Not unnecessarily interact with merchandise. The dog must not pick up merchandiseunless instructed or required for a task.9. Not bark unless required for a task. This should also not be the first line ofcommunication/alert 10. Uphold a neat and clean appearance This includes gear being well maintained. 11. Be able to display a reliable -sit - lay down -stay - focus command - leave it -relaxed loose leash walk In a distracting environment. 12. Be able to refocus quickly. Public work is full of distractions, if distracted your dogshould refocus soon after and be able to continue working. 13. Respond effectively to direction. The dog’s response should be timely and reliable. 14. Remain calm when exposed to routine distractions. The dog should be at ease in theirwork.www.raddogsinc.com.auadmin@raddogsinc.com.au1300 RAD DOG

@rad-assistance-dogsfb.com/raddogsincABN: 84153096757CAV: A0105261EH e l p i n g o u r h u m a n sFurther Training:Training and Behaviour StandardsRAD Inc. requires all dogs working in public to adhere to the following standards.Further Training:Once you have achieved these training standards it is recommended that you then aim for thestandards of our Public Access Test, even if you do not wish to take one. A Public Access Test is not mandatory under federal law. On the StreetYour RAD Dog should walk calmly in their regular working position, and should not strain on theleash to greet people or dogs, sniff objects, or toilet unless instructed to do so. Smaller dogsmay be carried if there is a risk to their safety. They must be carried in a way that does notimpede their ability to work and must be able to demonstrate the ability to work 4 paws on thefloor. In a StoreYour RAD Dog should be composed and under control as you enter through doors, and shouldnot startle or hesitate. While moving through the store, the dog should walk in its regular position,stop when you do, and navigate turns efficiently. The dog should not sniff or unnecessarilyinteract with merchandise. Your dog should not seek attention from members of the public, andshould not become distracted or stressed by routine visual and noise distractions; such aschildren yelling, doors banging, public announcements and trolleys rattling. Your dog should alsobe able to work calmly alongside a shopping trolley. In a Food AreaYour RAD Dog should be positioned in a way that they are tucked and settled underneathfurniture, or suitably out of the way of aisles and people. Your dog should ignore food items onthe floor and should not attempt to beg or take food from the table. Any dropped food shouldbe ignored. In a Lift and on StairsYour RAD Dog should enter and exit the lift in a controlled fashion, without hesitation or distress,and should not shy or cower at the routine movements and noises of the lift. On stairs, your dogshould move at an appropriate pace, remain out of the handler’s way and not attempt to pull infront or lag behind whilst both ascending and descending. www.raddogsinc.com.auadmin@raddogsinc.com.au1300 RAD DOG

@rad-assistance-dogsfb.com/raddogsincABN: 84153096757CAV: A0105261EH e l p i n g o u r h u m a n sTraining and Behaviour StandardsRAD Inc. requires all dogs working in public to adhere to the following standards.Final:Remember you should always treat your RAD Dog with a positive attitude, andtreat them with pride and care. Just as your RAD Dog should hold a positiveattitude towards you, and should follow instructions happily and confidently. These standards are in place to give our members a tangible idea of what thedefinition of a trained Assistance Dog under the DDA should look like, and thestandard we need you to uphold for us to provide you support best with accessissues. www.raddogsinc.com.auadmin@raddogsinc.com.au1300 RAD DOG

How to use your Training logsYour first step is to read over all of the information in this booklet. This will help you to understand this stage of training fully before you begin.Then you can begin by filling in your details and the details of your prospect! Don't forget to add a cute photo of your dog too!You may fill these logs in by typing over the top of them on your phone, tablet or computer or by printing them off and completing them by hand!Don't forget that you will need to scan them and then email them back for assessment by our trainers.When you begin training for YELLOW Level, attend Pet Friendly Public Access locations, with the higher standard of behaviour in mind. Once you have a good grasp of this as a team, you can begin to ask by introducing distractions and socialisation elements, and then asking for your dog to TASK .We want to make sure we set our dogs up for success, so make sure not to rush your dog through this training. If they are struggling or beginning to show fear or confusion, take a step back.Now let's have a look at some examples of how to complete a log, check this out over some of the next few pages!Your checklist may be backdated if you have already worked on this formally with assistance dog training in mind.Your training logs however, will revisit this training and must be dated from when your Welcome email or YELLOW Level email is received.At YELLOW Level, you must work through each ELEMENT on the Socialisation and Desensitisation list. You are not required to also TASK train with every ELEMNET, but the more you can engage in, the better your training will be.When you tick off the Training Logs (TL) box make sure to talk about how you have trained around/with that ELEMNET. The more details the better!

Ideas to Include Y E L L O W L E V E L Interacting with MerchandiseInteracting with items on shelves - Make sure your dog is ignoring the items you aretouching and isn't enticed to sniff them and touch them too.Dropping items - Sometimes we drop things! It's important to simulate droppingthings sometimes so that your dog is ready for this and doesn't startle. While you are training in pet friendly locations, it is important to simulate real lifesituations that could happen in real public access locations. Some things you can do tosimulate this are:Interacting with StaffWalking up to Staff and Talking to them - Make sure your dog is able to ignore theconversation and doesn't try to become the staff members new best friend!Assistance with locating product by Staff member - Sometimes we need helpfinding things from staff, and your dog being able to focus on you rather than thestaff is valuable. You should simulate talking to staff while in these pet friendly locations! Just like inreal life, there will be times when you may need to talk to staff. Checking OutSelf Serve Check Out - Training for your dog to not wander or get in the way andbehave appropriately at a self serve check out is vital!Manned Check Out- Sometimes when we use a manned check out, the personworking will try to talk to our dogs. It's important to train at these to set your dogup for success to ignore them and not get in the way and to behave appropriately. There are different ways to check out when in stores. It's important to train your dog inboth so that in future there wont be any confusion. Here are some ideas to work on while you are out training in pet friendly locations! Doing these things will help to set your dog up for success!

Date: / /How did you go working towards your session aim?What was the best thing about your training session?What is your aim for your training session?Type of Location:BusyTRAINING LOGY E L L O W L E V E L - P E T F R E I N D L Y P U B L I C A C C E S S Minutes:Address:Environment: ModerateQuietHow would you describe your dogs behaviour:Session SummaryThings to improve on?Very FocusedMostly FocusedMostly DistractedVery DistractedConfidentCautiousStressed AnxiousRelaxedFidgetyBoisterous HyperactiveResponsive to CuesSlight Delay DelayedIgnoredCuesNotes :01 March 2021 25 MinutesPet BarnXCommercial Road, South YarraTo attend a shop environment and work on a standardof behaviour for a dog in public access. We will testhow focused Fido can be and do blocking practise. We walked up anddown the isles and asked a worker to show us where somethingwas. This also meant i could lure a block for practise Fido could do better at his responsetime and ignoring smells and items on the shelves. He knew what Iwas asking of him, and was excited to be working. He was morefocused on me than when we would come here casually To not start in the treat isle, but with smallerdistraction and work up to higher level distraction

CONFIDENTT LT h i s i s t o r e c o r d y o u r o n g o i n g R E D L e v e l t r a i n i n g o f b a s i c o b e d i e n c e w i t h t h i s E L E M E N TT h i s M U S T b e c o m p l e t e d w i t h e v e r y E L E M E N TTL ___ This is to mark off if you have chosen to log this training session in your RAD logs or not. Remember, you will need to log a minimum number of logs for each category. When logging the ELEMENT make sure to talk about how you trained around/with it. The more details the better!How to use your Training logsE X A M P L E D e s e n s i t i s a t i o n a n d S o c i a l i s a t i o n T h i s i s t h e f i r s t t i m e t h a t y o u a t t e n d a P e t F r i e n d l y L o c a t i o n w i t h t h e h i g h e r s t a n d a r d s o f Y E L L O W L e v e l i n m i n d w h i l e e n g a g i n g w i t h t h e E L E M E N T .T h i s i s t h e d a t e t h a t y o u h a v e w o r k e d t h r o u g h t h i s E L E M E N T w i t h t h e h i g h e r s t a n d a r d s o fY E L L O W L e v e l i n m i n d a n d y o u r d o g c a n p e r f o r m a T A S K c o n f i d e n t l y , w i t h o u t d i s t r a c t i o n i n a b u s y e n v i r o n m e n t . Y o u w o n ' t h a v e e v e r y E L E I M E N T c h e c k e d o f f , b u t t h e m o r e y o u c a n t h e b e t t e r !2 0 / 4 / 2 1 2 5 / 4 / 2 13 0 / 4 / 2 1 2 5 / 5 / 2 1T h i s i s w h e n y o u i n t r o d u c e a T A S K i n a P e t F r i e n d l y L o c a t i o n w i t h t h i s E L E M E N T . T h i s s h o u l d n o t b e t h e d a y y o u i n t r o d u c e t h i s e l e m e n t i n P e t F r i e n d l y P u b l i c A c c e s s Y o u D O N O T n e e d t o e n g a g e w i t h e v e r y E L E M E N T c o v e r e d w i t h T A S K , b u t t h e m o r e y o u c a n t h e b e t t e r y o u r t r a i n i n g w i l l b e !CONFIDENTT a s kINTRODUCTIONwith PFPA Upho ldingObed ience P l e a s e m a k e s u r e n o t t o r u s h o rf o r c e y o u r d o g .Y o u n e e d t o a l s o s h o w y o u r d o gt h a t t h e y c a n r e l y o n y o u b e f o r e w ea s k a n y m o r e o f t h e m TrolleyO B J E C T S

TRAINING LOGDate: / /How did you go working towards your session aim?What was the best thing about your training session?Is your training focus SOCILISATION or DESENSITISATIONType of Location:BusyY E L L O W L E V E LMinutes:Address:Environment: ModerateQuietHow would you describe your dogs behaviour:Session SummaryThings to improve on?Very FocusedMostly FocusedMostly DistractedVery DistractedConfidentCautiousStressed AnxiousRelaxedFidgetyBoisterous HyperactiveResponsive to CuesSlight Delay DelayedIgnoredCuesWhich element are you working on?What number interation with this element is it for your dog?What is your aim for your training session? 01 April 2021 30 Minutes Doghouse Dog CafeJohnston Street, Collingwood XCafe, Wait Staff, Dogs barking, Loudchildren, Cash register, Gravel To introduce Fidoto a restaurant, and shop environment with lots ofdistractions It was so busy!Overall, I am pleased with how he took it in stride, butthere was a lot going on and so many distractions His focus with this many distractions, It was verybusy because it was a weekend. I will try again during the week and build upthe distraction levels I asked him torefocus on me when a waiter spoke to him, and he did! He also ignoredfood that was dropped on the ground while there was dogs barking andchildren being very loud 4th

Dog's DOB:Dog's Name:Breed:Colour:Microchip No:PHOTODate of Birth : / /Name of Handler:Y E L L O W L E V E L Team's DetailsAddress:Suburb:Other Information:RAD Member Number:Mobile:State:Male / FemaleEmergency Contact DetailsName:Relationship:Phone Number:

Date: / /How did you go working towards your session aim?What was the best thing about your training session?What is your aim for your training session?Type of Location:BusyTRAINING LOGY E L L O W L E V E L - P E T F R E I N D L Y P U B L I C A C C E S S Minutes:Address:Environment: ModerateQuietHow would you describe your dogs behaviour:Session SummaryThings to improve on?Very FocusedMostly FocusedMostly DistractedVery DistractedConfidentCautiousStressed AnxiousRelaxedFidgetyBoisterous HyperactiveResponsive to CuesSlight Delay DelayedIgnoredCuesNotes :

SitLay DownComeFocus - LookPlace - MatLeave ItDrop ItC o m m a n dP e t S t o r eY E L L O W L E V E LUpholding THE BASICSH a r d w a r eCONFIDENTT LStayHeelLeash MannersPawFree - ReleaseName RecognitionTaskKeep in mindIt is important to learn your dogs toileting routine and to continue to work on a verbal command for it. This will help ensure that there are no accidents while working. Ask your dog to toilet before starting work or while on a break. The more you reinforce it, the more confident your dog will become! But remember to take it slow and never push your dog if they are looking stressed and confused! If your dog does start to be stressed or confused make sure to take a step back in the training. Make sure all locations are Pet Friendly locations.C a f e

TRAINING LOGDate: / /How did you go working towards your session aim?What was the best thing about your training session?Is your training focus SOCILISATION or DESENSITISATIONType of Location:BusyY E L L O W L E V E LMinutes:Address:Environment: ModerateQuietHow would you describe your dogs behaviour:Session SummaryThings to improve on?Very FocusedMostly FocusedMostly DistractedVery DistractedConfidentCautiousStressed AnxiousRelaxedFidgetyBoisterous HyperactiveResponsive to CuesSlight Delay DelayedIgnoredCuesWhich element are you working on?What number interation with this element is it for your dog?What is your aim for your training session?

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