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Interpret and manage greyhound behaviours

Interpret and manage greyhound behaviours

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRPSG411
State Code
OBB17
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/09/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/11/2019
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
22/11/2019
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop basic knowledge of greyhound breed-specific behaviour, read body language, and interpret and manage common behaviours. The unit applies to individuals who work with greyhounds and are involved in greyhound education at all stages. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory animal welfare and health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify key features of the greyhound breed
  • 1.1 Describe greyhounds according to physical features using industry terminology
  • 1.2 Outline the natural ethogram of the domestic dog
  • 1.3 Identify how artificial selection has influenced the predominance of certain behaviours in the working greyhound
  • 1.4 Outline industry documentation used for greyhound identification
2. Interpret common behaviours in greyhounds
  • 2.1 Identify common behavioural issues, including those related to anxiety and predation that impact on the ability of a greyhound to transition from racing to a pet
  • 2.2 Observe and identify behavioural indicators of different emotional states in greyhounds and their potential consequences
  • 2.3 Undertake a functional analysis to document greyhound behaviour
3. Provide constructive solutions to manage behaviour for transitioning to a pet
  • 3.1 Source appropriate external reference material and resources to build knowledge of canine behaviour and current practices relating to behaviour modification
  • 3.2 Evaluate common methods for modifying canine behaviour
  • 3.3 Identify common approaches to address and manage canine behavioural issues
  • 3.4 Identify best practice socialisation and environmental optimisation to assist greyhound transition to a pet at all life cycle stages
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