Identify, CATCH & RESTRAIN a Greyhound for the VET

/ Job 1: Catching and restraining greyhound
PRE-ENTRY QUIZ

Pre-Entry Quiz – Greyhound

:: JOB 1:

:: iDENTIFY, CATCH & RESTRAIN A greyhound FOR THE VET

Instructions /

Completion of this quiz is optional.

OPTION 1

If you think you already know a lot about this job you can complete this quiz to provide evidence of your knowledge of the theory component for Job 1 and fast track your progress to the practical skills section.
Once you have completed the quiz print it off and show it to your facilitator. He / she will advise you if you have gained a satisfactory pass in the theory section of this job and if you are ready to move on to the related practical skills.

Option 2

If you think you know some areas of the job but not all of them you can attempt the section for those tasks only.
Once you have completed the questions in the quiz that you think you already know, print it off and show it to your facilitator. He / she will advise you of the tasks you will still have to complete before moving on to practical skills development.

Option 3:

If you don’t know much about this job you can use the quiz to give you an idea of what you will cover in this job.
Successful completion of this quiz can also provide evidence of your knowledge of the following elements of competency:

RGRG206A Handle Greyhounds Safely

Element 1: Identify and safely handle a greyhound.
Element 3: Identify and respond to behaviour in greyhounds.
The pre-entry quiz in Scenario 2 Transport Greyhound to the Vet will cover the 3rd element from:
RGRG206A Handle Greyhounds Safely
Element 2: Assist with the transportation of greyhounds

SUBMIT!

Show your answers to your facilitator if you wish to claim recognition of prior learning in this job.

DON’T FORGET!

Keep a copy of your results in your portfolio of evidence for future reference.

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/ Job 1: Catching and restraining greyhound
PRE-ENTRY QUIZ

:: TASK 1: IDENTIFICATION Your name:

Question 1.1

/ Link the numbers on the diagram with the following points of the greyhound.

Points of the Greyhound

Number

Diagram of Greyhound

Muzzle /
Withers
Throat
Pastern
Wrist
Hock
Flank
Stifle
Croup
Loin
Upper thigh
Tail set

Question 1.2

/ Explain the following terms.

Term

Description

Trainer
Foreman
Lure driver
Steward
Kennelhand
Stir-up
Empty-out
Breaking-in
Spelling
Bitch
Dog
Pup

Question 1.3

/ Look at the features used in racing to identify a greyhound and explain how reliable each feature is in identifying a particular greyhound.
An example is included to show you what we are looking for in your answer.

Identification feature

Advantages in using this feature to identify a horse

Disadvantages or limits in the use of this feature for identification

Coat colour / Each colour has identifying characteristics; on most greyhounds the colour is permanent once the animal has matured. / Generally the colour is permanent but there may be several greyhounds of the same colour so colour alone won’t identify an individual greyhound. Sometimes colours can be hard to separate. Some greyhounds are born one colour then change to a different colour by the time they have finished growing.
Face and leg markings
Ear Brands
Permanent scars
Hair set
Bloodtype or DNA

Question 1.4

/ List the five (5) most common colours in greyhounds and the main feature of each colour.

Colour

Main identifying features of each colour

Question 1.5

/ Under the Rules of Racing when would a greyhound have to be identified by an official?

Question 1.6

/ Explain the following terms

Term

Description

Off side

Near side

Greyhound’s birthday

Ear brand

Nose shape

White markings

Nail colour

:: TASK 2: approach and catch a greyhound; fit collar and lead

Question 2.1

/ Greyhounds use body language and their voice to communicate; what do the following behaviours mean?

Behaviour

Meaning

Head lowered back curled up, tail between the legs
Ear pricked, greyhound is looking at you; tail is relaxed but wagging back and forth, barking from time to time.
Head turned slightly away, greyhound is growling in a soft voice, tail is up and hackles are raised.
Head and front of body is low to the ground, greyhound is whining but thumping tail on the ground.
Greyhound is lying on its side exposing its belly, greyhound is looking in your direction but not directly at you, the body posture is soft.

Question 2.2

/ Complete the table to explain how the features of the structure of the greyhound assist the use of the animal’s senses as a predator. An example is provided.

Structure

Sense

Explanation

Ears / Hearing / Ears are on the side of the head but towards the top. Ears flop down but can be pricked to hear more sound. Sound is a less important sense to greyhounds than sight
Eyes
Body
Nose
Mouth

Question 2.3

/ What are the greyhound’s main methods of protecting itself if it feels cornered?

Question 2.4

/ List three (3) characteristics of a greyhound that can make them dangerous to handle (explain why each characteristic is potentially dangerous). An example is provided.

Characteristic

Reason it can make a greyhound dangerous to handle

Pack instinct / Greyhounds have evolved to hunt in packs. To make this work they have to accept that a certain animal is the boss. Greyhounds will try to be the boss of their handler.

Question 2.5

/ What is wrong with the way the handler performs these tasks?

Situation

What is wrong with the handling technique?

How could you improve the situation?

Sarah had to catch a greyhound she didn’t know in the kennel. She opened the door of the kennel wide as she went inside.
Peter has been told to tie-up a greyhound in the trailer.
He ties up the greyhound nice and long so there is plenty of room for the greyhound to move.
Angelo takes a greyhound to the local park. He lets the animal off the lead so it can really run.
Miho has been asked to lead a greyhound at the races. She lets the greyhound pull most of the lead out of her hand so it is quite a distance from her.
Billy is walking greyhounds around the block for some exercise. To save time he takes 5 greyhounds together.

:: TASK 3: restrAin a GREYHOUND for examination

Question 3.1

/ Why would you have to restrain a greyhound?

Question 3.2

/ Under the Rules of Racing what equipment must be used on any greyhound in a public place or at a race/training track?

Question 3.3

/ In the following situations, how can you safely prevent a greyhound from moving or biting without using equipment – apart from a head collar and lead?

Situation

How can you keep the greyhound still?

Washing a wound on front leg.
Putting on a race rug.
Stopping a horse from moving forward when its excited.
Moving an injured greyhound from the track.

Question 3.4

/ Sometimes too much restraint will only make the greyhound struggle more. How can you keep the greyhound still without physically restraining it?

List the types of techniques you could use (at least 2).

Explain why it would help to keep the greyhound calm.

SUBMIT!

Show your answers to your facilitator if you wish to claim recognition of prior learning in this job.

DON’T FORGET!

Keep a copy of your results in your portfolio of evidence for future reference.