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Hello, and welcome to Lesson 1.2. It's all about your role, and your duty of care.
This video takes about three minutes. Relax, and listen along.
Let's start with a big idea. When a dog is in your care, you are responsible for it.
The Animal Welfare Act 2006 covers people who look after animals.
Being in charge of a dog counts as being responsible for it.
That includes short times, like a day at daycare.
So while a dog is with you, the law treats you as one of the people responsible for it.
So, what does that mean day to day? You must take reasonable steps to meet the dog's five welfare needs.
Number one. A suitable place to live.
Number two. Suitable food and water.
Number three. Being able to behave like a dog.
Number four. Being housed with, or apart from, other animals.
And number five. Protection from pain, injury and disease.
Here's the good news. Every task you do helps meet one or more of these needs.
Picking up poo helps protect dogs from disease.
Moving a nervous dog away from the group meets the need to be housed apart.
And a puzzle feeder lets a dog do normal doggy things, like sniffing and searching for food.
Next, knowing your limits. A good professional knows what not to do alone.
As a new member of staff, ask before you try something new, like giving medicine.
Report anything unusual straight away.
And never hide a mistake. The faster it's reported, the safer the dog.
Now, let's try a real situation. What would you do?
At drop-off, an owner tells you her spaniel, Bramble, has been a bit off her food.
You're busy. Dogs are arriving, and the phone is ringing.
Do you remember it and tell the team later? Do you write it on the daily sheet straight away? Or do you decide it's probably nothing?
Pause the video, and have a think.
The best choice is to write it down straight away.
On a busy day, it's easy to forget.
A quick note means the team can watch Bramble's eating and drinking.
They can tell the owner at pick-up, and get vet advice if needed.
Small changes can matter. Food and water should be watched, and any problems recorded.
Let's recap. In your care means responsible in law.
Every task helps meet the five welfare needs.
And remember. Ask, report, and never hide a mistake.
Well done. Next up, Lesson 1.3, staff training records. See you there.