Welfare Assessment Quality of Life- The Five Freedoms Need for - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Welfare Assessment Quality of Life- The Five Freedoms Need for suitable diet Need for suitable environment Need to be able to exhibit normal behaviour patterns Need to be housed, with or apart from, other animals
behaviour patterns
from, other animals
suffering, injury and disease
― Dog showing aggression? ― Self mutilation, compulsive behaviour ― Health concerns
bitten they may be off sick or reluctant to return
responsible for the injury and potentially held accountable
you financially and your reputation as an animal shelter
as a staff safety risk suitable management protocols need to be put in place
the dog to an area away from the general population
with this dog
Programme in place to build trust and a feeling of safety from the dogs point of view.
record or should record?
Everybody has a different expectation
any signs of aggression So how will they get it?
reinforcement
same needs?
should be made for age?
― Needs? ― Practised behaviour? ― Mobility?
puppies?
A dog showing aggression is likely to be welfare compromised
negative experiences with people
environment
―e.g. wanting to avoid something or wanting to defend a resource
works for your shelter
knowledge
kennels finances/space