Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify greyhounds
- Safely approach, catch and lead greyhounds
- Identify observed individual greyhound behaviours and known level of education before handling
- Use handling methods that ensure the wellbeing of the greyhound
- Use safe and effective catching techniques to secure greyhounds
- Fit greyhound with catching and leading gear
- Demonstrate safe and effective greyhound leading techniques according to industry standards
- Lead the greyhound in a range of different environmental conditions, singly and with other dogs
- Control greyhounds in public areas
- Identify hazards and evaluate risks associated with handling greyhounds in public areas
- Use safe leading, lifting and holding techniques appropriate to the individual dog to minimise distress in line with welfare requirements, and to control greyhounds in public areas
- List a range of features to identify an individual greyhound
- Use industry terminology to identify and describe individual greyhounds