This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare a greyhound for rehoming. It requires the ability to determine options, modify greyhound lifestyle and environment, and prepare and lodge required documentation.

The unit applies to individuals who are greyhound owners and others in the greyhound racing industry who prepare greyhounds for retirement, including those working in greyhound adoption programs.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit. Check with 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
Identify greyhound racing industry protocols for racing greyhound retirement
Identify and follow ethical considerations in determining options for greyhounds, when it is determined that they are not suitable to race
Assess suitability of retiring greyhounds as pets, for breeding or other options
Seek advice from workplace supervisors or colleagues on a preferred option or the need for behaviour assessment services
Identify factors in the early months of life and throughout the life cycle that will have an impact on greyhound rehoming, later in life
Identify potential adoption or fostering agencies
Investigate the availability and access to greyhound behaviour assessment services or other specialist services
Modify greyhound daily living, exercise and feeding routines in order to prepare for rehoming
Observe how the greyhound responds to the changes in routines and record any observations to behavioural changes
Lodge formal documentation relating to greyhound retirement with greyhound industry
Investigate adoption options and contact state greyhound adoption body
Assist with matching individual dogs with specific homes

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