ESLR Check

 First off, this year has not been easy. The first month, everything seemed to pile up so quickly and before you knew it your first physics exam was the next week. Through all the chaos, I managed to gather myself altogether once again and start off fresh for the next exams. I became more proactive towards my learning and even more of an effective learner by understanding that a teacher can only teach so much. But, it would be up to me whether or not I want to learn the information. I’ve spent hours with David Rodgers trying to understand my physics test, I’ve attended group meetings, I’ve attended Melogno’s office hours, I’ve studied by myself in an attempt to retain the information. Yet, I still found the information difficult. But, I figured if the rest of my peers can learn this so can I! So, I could say I’ve been an effective learner by continuing to strive for the best, because if that is what I’m aiming for, I will get the best. Next semester, will be much better I know. I have already begun to study, read the physics chapter, and I will make sure I go day by day to learn this information. Also, I will use my peers as my resources, and work toward that “P” I know I can get, but, only through hard work and effort.

            As, for my senior project, I received my service puppy at the age of twelve weeks. She went to the restroom in my house at least four times a day, she chewed everything. But, as an owner of six dogs, this came as no surprise to me. Now, she hasn’t had an accident for two weeks, she only chews her dog toys and she has effectively learned the “sit” and “stay” commands, which I am very proud of. I have learned more and more of the process and effort that goes into dog obedience and everyday I continue to learn from her.

Service Learning 10 Hour Progress Check

I have taken on the responsibility of raising a service dog, Kater, from the time she was eight weeks until she is about a year and a half.  I have had her since November 29^th and it has been a journey. I do not have a service log since I keep her for twenty four hours each day.  Through her, I have learned to become more patient as she matures. Also, she is becoming more and more brilliant everyday. I take her on walks, to obedience classes, bathe her, take her to the grocery store, socialize her, take her to get her shots, and we have recently began her weekly dog obedience classes in Palm Springs. From the start, it hasn’t been as simple as I had initially thought. With college essays, high school and college work, work, soccer, and 4-H, I found it extremely difficult the first week and wanted to be rid of this full-time commitment I had brought upon myself. But, with the extra motivation within myself and from my parents I decided to keep her. Something specific I have learned, was we can’t always do things for yourself, but we have to live for others as well and Kater will be the greatest guide dog she can be if I have a say in it.

Interview 3 Question Approval

1. What is the best training method and what makes it better than the rest?
2. How does a guide dog help a blind person?
3. How are the breeds chosen, and which is the best breed?
4. What is the best age range for the guide dog, and how was this decided?
5. What is the age range of the blind person when it is given to the dog?
6. What is the success rate of the dog becoming a certified guide dog, and why are they so high or low?
7. What are qualities that can be used as a tool to decide whether the dog has the right qualities to become a guide dog, or not?
8. From your experience, what are qualities that can be negatively detrimental to the success of the dog?
9. From your experience, what are qualities that can be positively enhancing to the success of the dog?
10. What are some ways to ensure the success of the guide dog?
11. What are some reasons the blind person would not want to keep the dog they are paired with?