PUBLIC ACCESS TRAINING

DOGS on DUTY Service Dog Support Group teams must learn all established Public Access Skills and Standards set by national/international programs like ADI and IAADP.

(So should all Service

Dogs in Training!)

PUBLIC
ACCESS

PAT evaluates a handler's ability to :

Safely load/unload dog from vehicle
Enter Public Place with dog under control
Recover leash if dropped
Cope Calmly with access problems

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PAT evaluates dog's ability to:

Safely Cross parking lots & streets, halting for traffic & ignoring distractions
Heel through narrow doorways and passages
Hold SIT/STAY with distractions

PAT also evaluates the dog's ability to:

Hold DOWN/STAY around kids
LEAVE IT w/ dropped food
Remain Calm if handler leaves under supervised separation
Calm around other dogs and during pass-bys

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ADI (Assistance Dogs International) has a publicized test PACT (Public Access Certification Test) that was developed over 15 years ago. It was an accountability measure which included input from ADI and IAADP (International Association of Assistance Dog Partners).

This test evaluates the dog's obedience and manners, and the handler's skills in a variety of situations. Dog Safety, handler and public safety are main considerations.