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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify the purpose for selecting dogs
   • Identify the roles of dogs working within the organisation and the purposes for their use.
   • Identify the purpose for which dogs will be selected and trained.
2. Record information about dogs for selection
   • Set up and maintain a file recording the contact details of the source of the dog candidates.
   • Record information about available dogs relevant to their recruitment and training.
3. Assess dogs for recruitment
   • Plan activities for dogs to enable assessment of suitability.
   • Observe and assess the dog for the desired characteristics, according to the criteria set by the organisation.
   • Record results of dog assessments.
   • Use assessment results to determine suitability of dogs for the organisation’s purposes.
   • Report selection results to the appropriate people.
   • Follow organisation’s procedures for acquiring or rejecting the dog.
4. Identify the purpose for selecting dogs
   • Identify the roles of dogs working within the organisation and the purposes for their use.
   • Identify the purpose for which dogs will be selected and trained.
5. Record information about dogs for selection
   • Set up and maintain a file recording the contact details of the source of the dog candidates.
   • Record information about available dogs relevant to their recruitment and training.
6. Assess dogs for recruitment
   • Plan activities for dogs to enable assessment of suitability.
   • Observe and assess the dog for the desired characteristics, according to the criteria set by the organisation.
   • Record results of dog assessments.
   • Use assessment results to determine suitability of dogs for the organisation’s purposes.
   • Report selection results to the appropriate people.
   • Follow organisation’s procedures for acquiring or rejecting the dog.