This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret the behaviour of individual greyhounds and to achieve an understanding of factors affecting behaviour.

This unit applies to all individuals who work directly with greyhounds in the greyhound industry.

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.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit. Refer to your state or territory Controlling Body or Principal Racing Authority for current licence or registration requirements.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Source and interpret information on greyhound behaviour and its implications for the training and management of greyhounds
Apply knowledge of canine behaviour to specific training methods, systems and techniques
Identify problem behaviours in greyhounds, including likely causes, treatment and prevention
Modify the behaviour of a greyhound to perform a specific task using knowledge of canine cognition and learning
Identify and comply with the codes of practice that relate to the welfare of greyhounds
Review greyhound establishment layout and the implications for greyhound behaviour and welfare
Suggest modifications to layout to enhance greyhound welfare and behaviour
Suggest enrichment and socialisation activities for greyhounds to improve welfare and behaviour over their life cycle

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