Standard
Track updates
iconCreated with Sketch.

AS 5350.1:2022

[Current]

Privately contracted security and detection dogs, Part 1: Acquisition, welfare, training, deployment and retirement

AS 5350.1:2021 specifies the minimum requirements for the welfare of security dogs (patrol) and security dogs (detection) and their acquisition, training, deployment and retirement. In this document, security dogs (detection) include both biosecurity detection dogs and explosive detection dogs.
Published: 25/03/2022
Pages: 30
Table of contents
Cited references
Content history
Table of contents
Header
About this publication
Preface
1 Scope and general
1.1 Scope
1.2 Normative references
1.3 Terms and definitions
2 Acquisition
2.1 General
2.1.1 All security dogs
2.1.2 Security dogs (detection)
2.2 Purchase
2.2.1 Pre-purchase requirements
2.2.2 Purchase report
2.2.2.1 General
2.2.2.2 Trained dogs
2.2.2.3 Untrained dogs
2.2.3 Veterinary health screen
2.2.4 Purchase agreement
2.3 Individual dog records
2.4 Record keeping
3 Welfare and management of security dogs
3.1 General
3.2 Five domains model
3.3 Five freedoms framework
3.4 Care
3.4.1 Daily care
3.4.2 Weekly care
3.4.3 Monthly care
3.4.4 Stress reduction and stress management
3.5 Health records
3.6 Nutrition
3.6.1 General
3.6.2 Feeding program
3.6.3 Body condition score system
3.7 Rest, exercise and enrichment
3.7.1 Rest
3.7.2 Exercise
3.7.3 Enrichment
3.7.3.1 Daily
3.7.3.2 Enrichment targeting post-deployment life
3.8 Emergency procedures and first aid
3.9 Veterinary care
3.9.1 Health plan
3.9.2 Records
3.10 Management of breeding programs
3.11 Accommodation guidelines
3.11.1 General
3.11.2 Tethering
3.11.3 Build and placement
3.11.4 Beds and bedding
3.11.5 Kennel size
3.11.6 Isolation
3.11.7 Hygiene and cleaning
3.11.8 Facilities or kennels
3.11.9 Emergency plan
3.12 Transportation
3.12.1 General
3.12.2 Vehicle design
3.12.3 Dog welfare while in vehicle
4 Training
4.1 General
4.2 Training requirements
4.3 Health and welfare in training methods
4.4 Training session records
5 Deployment
5.1 Plan
5.2 Records
5.3 Risk assessment
5.4 Welfare
5.5 Emergency first aid
5.6 Equipment
5.6.1 General
5.6.2 Muzzles
5.6.3 Equipment maintenance and replacement
6 Retirement or rehoming
6.1 General
6.2 Retirement or rehoming
6.2.1 Retirement
6.2.2 Rehoming
Appendix A
Bibliography
Cited references in this standard
Content history
DR AS 5350.1:2021
$161.10
AUD
Inclusive of GST
Available formats
iconCreated with Sketch.
Available formats
icon_export/16/closeCreated with Sketch.
Web Reader
Instantly view standards in your browser. Search, bookmark, highlight, and comment for anytime access - online and offline.
Web Reader (PDF)
View standards in PDF format in your browser. Search, bookmark, highlight, and comment for anytime access - online and offline.
Web Reader
Licence:
1 user
Total
$161.10
Add to cart
visa logo
mastercard logo
amex logo