California Code of Regulations
Title 16 - Professional and Vocational Regulations
Division 22 - State Board of Guide Dogs for the Blind
Article 4 - Standards of Training and Instruction
Section 2282 - Required Training

Universal Citation: 16 CA Code of Regs 2282

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 12, March 22, 2024

(a) Guide dogs shall be trained and tested to:

(1) Acknowledge the beginning and end of a block, regardless of curb type.

(2) Stop or pause at notable changes of elevation in walking surfaces.

(3) Respond appropriately to basic directional guide work and obedience commands.

(4) Work sidewalk less and rounded corner areas and appropriately acknowledge intersecting streets.

(5) Move the handler away from obstacles or stop when there is insufficient room for clearance.

(6) Maintain a safe distance or buffer from potentially threatening vehicles. Target the appropriate up curb location.

(7) Refocus when directed on its working task when distracted by certain stimulants such as persons, animals, or food.

(8) Under direction of a handler, negotiate public transportation and ride appropriately.

(9) Work at a consistent steady pace, providing safe, effective and fluid movement appropriate to its handler and travel conditions.

(10) Behave appropriately in all locations both in and out of harness.

(11) Effectively work in buildings, find doors on command, and negotiate stairs, ramps, and elevators as needed.

(12) Display suitable house manners: free of destructive habits, excessive barking and indiscriminate relieving; be handled easily by client for general care and management; demonstrate the ability to behave properly when left along for a reasonable period of time.

(b) Guide dogs shall be tested by a qualified handler under blindfold. A verification of successful completion of the required training and testing shall be retained by the school in its records.

1. New section filed 6-8-62; effective thirtieth day thereafter. Former section 2282 renumbered 2282.1 (Register 62, No. 11).
2. New NOTE filed 5-22-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 21).
3. Renumbering of former section 2282 to section 2282.1 and renumbering of former section 2282.1 to section 2282, including amendment of section, filed 3-17-2011; operative 4-16-2011 (Register 2011, No. 11).

Note: Authority cited: Section 7208, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 7208, Business and Professions Code.

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