Photo Challenge for Working Dog Teams

Take a photo of your working dog (or service dog in training) with each item. Practice appropriate public access skills, engagement, and teamwork while having fun exploring your community!

Working Dog Adventures

Focus: Adapt & Empower

1. A shopping aide

(cart, basket, reusable shopping bag, etc.)

2. A handicapped accessible door

(automatic door, elevator door, etc)

3. A display with more than 20 almost identical items

(20+ collars of varying colors, 20+ pairs of shoes, 20+ packages of dog treats)

4. Life-size statue or poster

(statues, seasonal displays, movie poster, etc)

5. Something that represents "Adapt"

(Construction detour, temporary sign, ramp, alternate entrance, etc.)

6. A piece of equipment with wheels

(Not a car—think wagon, stroller, wheelchair, cart, scooter, bike, etc.)

TEAM Bonus: Practice navigating a novel environment calmly and confidently.

Summer Fun Finale

Focus: Knowledge & Motivation

1. An ice cream cone 

(Can be actual ice cream or some type of sign or poster)

2. A map of any kind

(Park map, trail map, mall directory, transit map, etc.)

3. Something your dog would put on their birthday wishlist. 

(a new toy, comfy bed, cooling mat, special treat, training gear, tug toy, or adventure destination)

4. Something that teaches people

(Informational sign, museum display, educational exhibit, historical marker, etc.)

5. Something that is the same color as your dog’s gear

(For example, Belle wears pink so Penny will be looking for pink items and Nick wears green so Cindy will be looking for green items.)

6. Something that represents "Motivation"

(Trophy, finish line, inspirational quote, exercise equipment, etc.)

CAKES Bonus: Share one thing you've learned with your dog this month.

Grand Finale Challenge

Complete at any point during July, take a photo with:

🐾 A location you've never visited with your working dog before

🐾 Something that represents all four TEAM principles:
Teach • Empower • Adapt • Motivate

🐾 Something that has helped or continues to help you and your working dog be successful as a team. (water bowl, cooling mat, treats, etc.)

Point System

• Weekly Item = 1 point each

• Weekly Bonus = 2 points

• Grand Finale Item = 3 points each

• Creative Interpretation Award = Bonus 5 points (can be awarded by any of the C2C Coaches!

Remember: Safety and your dog's well-being always come first. Skip any challenge that isn't appropriate for your dog, training level, health needs, weather conditions, or access requirements. The goal is to build confidence, teamwork, and positive experiences together. 🐾

Two lists will be posted this month, add your first picture from each list in a comment on that post and all additional pictures in a reply to your comment.

❤️Scavenger Hunt List 

❤️❤️Start your comment thread with the first picture you take from the list.

❤️❤️❤️Add more pictures to your thread as the week goes on and you find more items.