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What Organization you are now affiliated with?
Which of the following are OC Animal Allies programs?
What is the Orange County Animal Allies’ primary focus?
When was the PAWS program created?
When interacting with the other dogs and teams on visits, or during the meet and greet upon arrival, which of the following is the best approach?
How often are you required to make a visit?
You decide to attend a special event instead of attending your regularly scheduled monthly visit. Does this special event visit satisfy your monthly attendance requirement?
When visiting with residents and patients, which would be the best protocol regarding conversation?
How many months visits can you miss before being asked to re-test or restart probation (remember, this is how many you can miss before attendance is out of compliance)?
Remember, this is how many you can miss before attendance is out of compliance.
When should you arrive for a visit
When can you visit a facility on your own?
You are scheduled for a visit but you are not feeling well. You take your temperature and do not have a fever, but are just not feeling good. What should you do?
Your dog developed a hot spot. It's open and pretty red. Should you attend visits?
A resident offers your dog dogs treats. What should you do?
What type of equipment is permitted for use on visits?
Check all that apply.
When should you update your vaccination records on file for your dog?
Where can you visit while you are on your Adult Probation Period?
When are eligible for Children's Facility visits, and special children's programs like Canine Literacy?
What conditions below could lead to a re-test or return to probation?
Check all conditions that apply.
When should you drop your leash on a visit?
On volunteer visits, you may wear -
You forgot your dog's bandanna in the car and need to go out and get it. It's warm so you don't want to take your dog back to the car with you. What should you do?
You decide you want to add or change facilities. You should -
You are starting a new facility and they require TB Testing and proof of COVID and Flu Vaccinations. You should -
Which of the following choices would be how you should approach a wheelchair bound resident?
Check each answer that is CORRECT. (Hint, there are 2!)
Your sister and niece are staying with you for the weekend and you have a visit scheduled. They are able to go with you if -
When are you permitted to attend a visit on your own?
On a visit, a resident asks you for assistance with her walked because she needs to use the restroom. What should you do?
You are not able to attend a visit that you are scheduled for. You should -
Can a dog be placed on a patient's bed?
On a visit, someone wants to walk your dog. You -
While on a visit, you notice some scraps of food on the floor near the residents.
Can you place a dog in a resident's lap or allow them to hold your dog?
Your dog has snuggled in with a resident who is brought to tears with joy. You want to grab a quick photo to show your friends. What should you do?
You see something that concerns you on a visit. What is the best thing to do?
When is volunteer memberships due?
A patient reaches out for your dog but falls from her chair. You should
Once I have completed my probation periods, my dog will be a -
Your daughter's school wants to have our dogs out for a visit. You should -
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