Welfare Document

Question 1

What are the two main pieces of legislation that apply to the housing of dogs:

Answer 1

1. The Animal Welfare Act 2006
2. Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018

Question 2

All staff involved in looking after Police Dogs must be competent and have what?

Answer 2

A CPD (Continued Professional Development) portfolio

Question 3

When individual forces are writing their policies they could also consider:

Answer 3

1. The practitioners guide to working dog welfare
2. Scottish and Welsh Code of practice for welfare of Dogs
3. Association of Dog and Cat Homes (ACDH) Minimum Welfare and Operational Standards
4. NPSA Guidance note working dog welfare during kennelling

Question 4

The welfare document sets the minimum standard of what?

Answer 4

Police Dog APP
NPCC POLICE DOG STANDARD
PDWG POLICE DOG WORKING GROUP

Question 5

How many times a day should a police dog be checked by the handler or suitable trained kennel staff?

Answer 5

Twice

Question 6

What can behavioural changes in a dog indicate?

Answer 6

Underlying health problems

Question 7

When should observations of the dog take place?

Answer 7

Key times: kennelling, exercising, training sessions, operations and during transport

Question 8

What are the minimum standards for meeting the welfare needs of police dogs?

Answer 8

DEFRA code of practice for the welfare of dogs.

Question 9

As per S.9 of the animal welfare Act 2006, what are the 5 needs of a police dog?

Answer 9

1. Need for a suitable environment
2. Need for a suitable diet
3. Need to be able to exhibit normal behaviour patterns
4. Need to be housed with or apart from other animals
5. Need to be protected from pain, suffering, injury and disease

Question 10

Guidance and advice on good kennel design and protocols include:

Answer 10

1. Guidance for dog boarding establishments 2016
2. The animal welfare (listening of activities involving animals) (England) Regulations 2018
   3 RSPCA guide covering the kennelling of seized dogs

Question 11

How often should a police dog be taken out of kennels and given opportunities to use a toilet?

Answer 11

As regularly as needed.

Question 12

It is important that police dogs have access to housing that is available to sick or injured animals to minimise the risk of transmission to other dogs and assist in recovery under:

Answer 12

The animal boarding establishments Act 1963

Question 13

All dogs are individuals so:

Answer 13

They express how they are feeling in different ways

Question 14

No single Physiological or behavioural measure can be used alone to accurately assess a dog’s welfare. The following must be considered

Answer 14

1. Suitability of environment and daily needs
2. The individual dog’s life history
3. The dog’s individual physical, psychological and MH

Question 15

Human presence/ absence can influence the presentation of some welfare indicators.

Answer 15

Remote monitoring using video cameras can be useful to monitor this.

Question 16

When observing indicators of welfare is the changes in the dog behaviour as well as the behaviour itself.

Answer 16

All staff should be trained what to look for and what action to take should a change indicate the dog’s welfare has been compromised.

Question 17

When observing indicators of welfare is the changes in the dog behaviour as well as the behaviour itself.

Answer 17

All staff should be trained what to look for and what action to take should a change indicate the dog’s welfare has been compromised.

Question 18

Signs of good welfare:

Answer 18

Play behaviour
Active exploration
Friendly social interaction
Resting (but not too much)

Question 19

What should be used to promote good welfare?

Answer 19

Positive reinforcement

Question 20

What can negatively affect welfare?

Answer 20

Punishment based training

Question 21

What are the 5 needs of for the welfare standard under DEFRA?

Answer 21

1. Need for a suitable environment
2. Need for a suitable diet
3. Need to be able to exhibit normal behaviour patterns
4. Need to be housed with or apart from other animals
5. Need to be protected from pain, suffering, injury and disease

Question 22

Need for a suitable environment - All police dogs must have a safe, secure and suitable place to rest and relax. Guidance and advice on good kennel design and protocols include:

Answer 22

1. Guidance for dog boarding establishments 2016
2. Animal Welfare regs 2018
3. RSPCA guide covering the kennelling of seized dogs

Question 23

Each dog unit will complete and record a risk assessment for:

Answer 23

Each area that the dogs will be expected to live in (no matter how short a time).

Question 24

Each dog unit should have a system in place to ensure that the staff working within the kennels complete:

Answer 24

Examination of all kennel areas at the start and end of the day. (Including when the dog is moved to a new area. This should also be backed up monthly by the kennel manager or relevant supervisor). This should be recorded on the kennel maintenance records.

Question 25

Police dogs must be provided with a place to live that allows them to:

Answer 25

Move around to ensure their comfort, avoiding becoming too hot or cold.

Question 26

Any area the dog spends time in will be adapted to ensure that:

Answer 26

The size, construction, positioning, lighting, noise levels and temperature ranges are suitable and beneficial for the dog using it.

Question 27

Each dog must have a file that includes husbandry requirements when:

Answer 27

1.The dog is in its place of normal residence 2.Being cared for at an alternative residence 3. Being contained in a police vehicle

Question 28

Dogs that chew bedding may:

Answer 28

Be in need of additional stimulation, so rather than just removing the bedding, additional forms of bedding or enrichment must be considered, trialled and its outcome evidenced.

Question 29

Care should be taken trialling a new type of bedding to ensure it does not

Answer 29

Present a choking or blockage risk, should the dog decide to chew it.

Question 30

Scientific literature highlights bedding materials such as straw can also be used

Answer 30

To provide mental stimulation because it provides a new odour and novel material for dogs to explore.

Question 31

The use of thick rubber matting:

Answer 31

Can be appropriate when travelling in a vehicle

Question 32

The only exemption for a dog not having any bedding will be:

Answer 32

Following a documented rationale, including steps taken and a veterinary assessment. This will show multiple substrates have been considered or trialled and bedding is not in the best interest for that particular dog.

Question 33

Need for a suitable diet: Police dogs must be fed a diet

Answer 33

Authorised by their organisation or prescribed by a vet.

Question 34

The quantity and type of diet fed will be:

Answer 34

Correct for the age, breed, health reproductive status and activity of the dog. This should be correct for the target weight of the dog.

Question 35

The target weight should be set by

Answer 35

The vet and consistently assessed by all persons involved in the care of that dog.

Question 36

The dog’s conditioning should be regularly assessed using a combination of weight and body conditioning scoring.

Answer 36

Suitable body conditioning charts should be obtained from a vet.

Question 37

Any changes in diet will be introduced

Answer 37

Gradually, to avoid gastrointestinal issues.

Question 38

Food storage areas will be

Answer 38

Kept clean and free from pests.

Question 39

Food will be stored according to:

Answer 39

manufacturer recommendations and use by dates adhered to.

Question 40

A raw diet must be

Answer 40

Signed off by a vet

Question 41

Changes to the diet will only occur if

Answer 41

Approved by the organisation or vet

Question 42

Training treats will be agreed by the organisation or approved by the vet if

Answer 42

If the dog is on a specific diet for a health condition.

Question 43

Dogs will have access to fresh clean drinking water at all times when kennelled. When not kennelled

Answer 43

Dogs should be given access as regularly as needed at minimum every 3 hours.

Question 44

When not training or deployed dogs should be given

Answer 44

Access to objects or structures that provide them with opportunities to exhibit normal behaviour patterns.

Question 45

Any objects or structures used must

Answer 45

Be suitable for the dog and not present a risk of injury

Question 46

All items must be checked on a regular basis for wear and tear to prevent

Answer 46

The possibility of injury

Question 47

Forces should consider the following environment enrichments:

Answer 47

1. Physical environment (platforms, layout, physical features/ structures). 2. Degree of social contact (other dogs and humans) 3. Sensory stimulation (auditory, visual, tactile, olfactory and taste) 4. Food presentation (schedule, frequency, portion size, type and container) 5. Cognitive engagement (puzzles, tasks, novel activity)

Question 48

Dogs should be given opportunity to interact with people and varied environments at least …… in a 24 hour period

Answer 48

Twice

Question 49

Police dogs should be given opportunities to

Answer 49

Be taken out of kennels and use a toilet area as regular as needed.

Question 50

Dogs can become what if they have to urinate and defecate

Answer 50

In their kennel and can become stressed if they have to do so.

Question 51

Research suggests that if time alone is excessive, you can expect

Answer 51

Behavioural problems for both you and the dog.

Question 52

Dogs are social animals and

Answer 52

Find contact with humans and other compatible dogs very rewarding.

Question 53

Protection from suffering, pain injury and disease: all areas containing police dogs must be

Answer 53

Cleaned and maintained to a standard that prevents disease and illness

Question 54

Use of chemicals when cleaning will be monitored to

Answer 54

Ensure that they are safe to use around animals and are not overpowering and negatively affecting the dog’s welfare.

Question 55

Reward based training should be used to

Answer 55

Reduce stress associated with physical examination

Question 56

each police dog section must have access to housing that is available for sick or injured animals to minimise risk of transmission under

Answer 56

The animal boarding establishment act 1963