106 Service Tasks The Puppies Learn Part 2
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106 Service Tasks The Puppies Learn Part 2

DEPOSIT-BASED TASKS

31. Put trash, junk mail into a wastebasket or garbage can

32. Deposit empty soda pop can or plastic bottle into recycling bin

33. Assist partner to load clothing into top loading washing machine

34. Put dirty food bowl [dog's] into kitchen sink

35. Put silverware, non-breakable dishes, plastic glasses in sink

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36. Deliver items to "closet" [use a floor marker to indicate drop location]

37. Deposit dog toys into designated container

38. Put prescription bag, mail, other items on counter top

TUG-BASED TASKS

39. Open cupboard doors with attached strap

40. Open drawers via strap

41. Open refrigerator door with a strap or suction cup device

42. Open interior doors via a strap with device to turn knob

43. Answer doorbell and open front door with strap attached to lever handle

44. Open or close sliding glass door with a strap or other tug devices

45. Shut restroom door that opens outward via a leash tied to doorknob

46. Close stall door that opens outward in restroom by delivering end of the leash to partner

47. Shut interior home, office doors that open outward

48. Shut motel room exterior door that opens inward

49. Assist to remove shoes, slippers, sandals

50. Tug socks off without biting down on foot

51. Remove slacks, sweater, coat

52. Drag heavy coat, other items to closet

53. Drag laundry basket through house with a strap

54. Drag bedding to the washing machine

55. Wrestle duffle bag or other objects from the van into the house

56. Pull a drapery cord to open or close drapes

57. Assist to close motel room drapes by tugging on edge near bottom of drape, backing up

58. Operate rope device that lifts blanket and sheet or re-covers disabled person when he or she becomes too hot or cold.

59. Alternatively, take edge of a blanket and move backwards, tugging to remove it or assist someone to pull the blanket up to their chin if cold.

NOSE NUDGE-BASED TASKS

60. Cupboard door or drawers - nudge shut

61. Dryer door - hard nudge

62. Stove drawer - push it shut

63. Dishwasher door - put muzzle under open door, flip to shut

64. Refrigerator and freezer door - close with nudge

65. Call 9-1-1 on K-9 rescue phone - push the button

66. Operate button or push plate on electric commercial doors

67. Turn on light switches

68. Push floor pedal device to turn on lamp

69. Turn on metal based lamps with touch-lamp device installed - nudge base

70. Assist wheelchair user to regain sitting position if slumped over

71. Help put paralyzed arm back onto the armrest of wheelchair

72. Return paralyzed foot to the foot board of a wheelchair if it is dislodged

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