Green Collar assessments
All Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP) greyhounds which pass the GAP assessment process have successfully undergone green-collar accreditation, which provides an exemption from muzzling of the greyhound in local council areas where muzzling would otherwise be required under the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008.
Steps to have your retired greyhound green collar assessed:
- Be desexed
- In your home for at least 6 months
- Complete the Green Collar assessment workbook
- Send the complete workbook to gap@qric.qld.gov.au
- The assessment team will contact you with an assessment date
- Bring your greyhound and desexing and vaccination certificate to GAP kennels
FAQs
Q: What happens when my greyhound is competent for a green collar?
A: You will be issued with uniquely numbered green collar.
Q: What happens if my greyhound is not yet competent for a green collar?
A: The assessment team will give you hints and tips on how to modify your greyhound’s behaviour and rebook an assessment for 6 weeks.
As part of the green collar assessment, greyhounds are evaluated with a range of ‘assessment dogs’ to determine their behavioural responses, including prey drive.
The green collar accreditation does not guarantee that GAP greyhounds are going to be compatible with every other dog that they will meet.
Like any other breed of dog, greyhounds are all individuals and circumstances may change over time.
GAP staff will always carefully assess each dog to determine its level of compatibility with families who may have other pets.
