Elements and Performance Criteria
- Develop a transition to pet plan for individual greyhounds
- Analyse outcomes of pet suitability assessment to determine behaviours that need addressing
- Source and interpret reputable information on canine and greyhound breed-specific behaviour and behaviour modification to address individual greyhound transition to pet needs
- Document key stages for transitioning to pet in a plan, including success criteria for individual greyhound
- Implement greyhound transition to pet plan
- Assess safety risks and welfare requirements associated with transition to pet program for individual greyhounds
- Determine whether volunteer, specialist or organisational resources will be used to implement the greyhound transition to pet plan
- Introduce the greyhound to activities and situations to address specific needs according to sequence and timeframes outlined in plan
- Use organisation-approved greyhound learning and behavioural management techniques, complying with relevant state regulations and industry codes of practice
- Observe and record behaviour for the individual greyhound using organisation criteria
- Review greyhound transition to pet plan
- Maintain records of transition to pet plans
- Record information relating to transition to pet plan for individual greyhounds accurately and regularly according to organisational procedures
- Document the individual greyhound's characteristics to assist in matching the greyhound to the most suitable social environment
- Prepare an adoption profile of the greyhound according to organisation formats