Homework
Copy this page onto a blank document. Write in your answers to each question. These are
not easy questions, and you may need some time to think about the answers and write them. These answers require more
than a simple yes or no. Describe exactly how you are affected by your disability and how you think a service dog
will enhance your life.
Participating in this exercise will help prepare you in the process of getting a service dog.
Some of these questions will be asked by the source of your dog. Having the answers ready will make the process go more
smoothly. Also, you will begin to think about the changes and adjustments you will need to make in having a service
dog.
1. What is (are) your disability(ies)?
2. At what age did you develop this/these disability(ies)?
3. In what ways are you limited or challenged by this?
4. What areas of your life are affected by this?
5. How do you believe a service dog will benefit you?
6. What exercises and tasks could a service dog do to enhance your life?
7. Where and how would a service dog be most useful for you? (Work, home, school).
8. Describe adaptations you need to make because of your disability(ies) to facilitate your
activities of daily living.
9. Describe how you think a service dog could be involved in each of the activities you have
mentioned in the previous question.
Copy all of the questions with your answers and email the entire document to: 
