| 1 | Be able to patrol designated areas with a guard dog | 1.1 | Control guard dogs using recognised words and gestures of command |
| 1.2 | Demonstrate how to keep the guard dog under control at all times |
| 1.3 | Carry out patrols in line with legislation and instructions in a way that makes best use of the dog’s natural senses |
| 1.4 | Recognise and report to the appropriate person any potential hazards to the dog |
| 1.5 | Take prompt and appropriate action when the dog’s reactions indicate a possible threat to security |
| 1.6 | Recognise and respond to changes that could affect the effectiveness of patrolling with a guard dog |
| 1.7 | Describe how changes in weather conditions, light levels and other environmental conditions can affect guard dogs’ senses |
| 2 | Be able to control entry to premises whilst handling a guard dog | 2.1 | State the organisation’s policies, procedures and instructions to be followed when controlling entry to premises and searching premises with a guard dog |
| 2.2 | Demonstrate how to ensure that the dog is securely restrained when it is not being used operationally |
| 2.3 | Take prompt and appropriate action when the dog’s reactions indicate possible unauthorised entry |
| 2.4 | Respond to unauthorised entry in line with instructions and in a way that makes best use of the dog |
| 2.5 | Reassure other people of their safety as appropriate |
| 3 | Be able to apprehend suspects with the aid of a guard dog | 3.1 | State the current relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice and guidelines relating to apprehending people suspected of committing an offence with the aid of a guard dog, including: • criminal damage • offences against people • vagrancy • public order • misuse of drugs |
| 3.2 | Describe the implications of wrongful arrest |
| 3.3 | Describe when and how to use reasonable force to apprehend suspects |
| 3.4 | Follow all normal and lawful procedures related to apprehending suspects, particularly relating to using a guard dog |
| 3.5 | Apprehend suspects in line with instructions and codes of practice taking due regard to personal safety and that of the dog |
| 3.6 | Explain why it is important to preserve evidence and record accurate details at the time a suspect is apprehended |
| 3.7 | Identify which authorities have to be informed that a suspect has been apprehended and how to contact them |
| 3.8 | Report the apprehending of a suspect to the relevant authority as soon as practicable |
| 4 | Be able to deal with incidents caused by guard dogs | 4.1 | Maintain appropriate distances between the dog and other people at all times |
| 4.2 | Describe the injuries that can be caused by dogs and where to get help to treat the injured person |
| 4.3 | Bring the guard dog under control promptly and safely after the incident |
| 4.4 | Take prompt and effective action to prevent any attack by the dog |
| 4.5 | Report the situation promptly to the appropriate person when a guard dog escapes |
| 4.6 | Report the action of the guard dog fully and as soon as practicable to the appropriate person after it has caused an injury |
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