OK9 Module 18: Behaviour assessments for visiting AAA

OK9 dog Spud an adult Golden Retriever with a OK9 vest blue vest on.

Introduction and Preparation 

Welcome to your training module for OK9 Wellbeing and Trauma Dog Handlers. There is no need for any independent or specific preparatory learning before you begin this module, however, you may find the additional resources below useful to reflect upon after the module. 

This module titled “Behaviour and welfare assessment for visiting AAA” will look at recognising the various paperwork that could be used to assess behaviour and welfare, and how we can utilise behaviour diaries to effectively monitor behaviour.    

Before you begin this module, please read and remember the learning objectives for personal reflection.  

Please allow 30 minutes to complete this module, as there will be an activity in the video to complete. This activity will be linked below should you wish to visit it directly. 

Learning Objectives

  1. Explain the importance of keeping behaviour and welfare assessment records for AAA dogs.  
     
  2. Describe a behaviour assessment that could be used in a AAA visit. 

OK9 Module 18: Behaviour and welfare assessments for visiting AAA

Additional Resources

Here are the additional resources useful to reflect upon after the module. 

Identify a happy dog 

Body condition score 

Diet and nutrition 

How does pain affect behaviour? 

Once you have finished please continue onto the next training module. 

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