Chapter 3 (Care/Records/Equipment

Question 1

Kennel - Chain Link

Answer 1

6w x 6t x 12l with roof and lockable gate

Question 2

Kennel - Powder coated mesh steel

Answer 2

5w x 6t x 10l with roof and lockable gate

Question 3

Kennel Slab chain link

Answer 3

7w x 13l x 4”t with a smooth finish

Question 4

Kennel Slab powder coated

Answer 4

6w x 11l x 4”t with smooth finish

Question 5

Kennel Cleaning

Answer 5

Shall be cleaned daily

Shall be disinfected weekly

Question 6

Kennel restful environment

Answer 6

Safety from animal attacks

Absence of distractions that interup rest

No continuing conflicts with family or neighbors pets

Question 7

What is CO responsible for if canine is Unkenneled?

Answer 7

Shall be under direct control of CO

Shall not expose K9 to unreasonable risk of Harm

Shall be on a leash unless in a manner for which they were trained

Shall not be left unattended where it may have contact with the public, dep personnel or allied agency personnel

Question 8

Where is canine when the CO not present at home?

Answer 8

Kennel shall be locked w/ padlock

Question 9

Where are they allowed to be Off Duty with the CO present/available? 3 things

Answer 9

Shall be kenneled

Always be separated from other animals

While off Duty, CO may exercise K9 while on lead consistent with on duty use

Question 10

CO not home (Time Frame)

Answer 10

May be left in locked Kennel for reasonable period of time. Not to exceed 24 hrs

Question 11

What must CO do to go out of town?

Answer 11

Shall get permission from DCS

Person responsible for periodic checks must be approved by DCS

Question 12

Private Kennel facility

Answer 12

Approved by DCS

Licensed establishment

Vet present or on call 24/7

Adequate Kennel size

Indoor and outdoor areas available

Clean and well maintained

Must be separated from other animals

Necessary care and feeding 24/7

Question 13

Feeding time

Answer 13

Should not be fed until the conclusion of the regular work shift nor less than 6 hours prior to going on duty

Question 14

Who can feed while at home

Answer 14

CO or qualified individual approved by DCS

Question 15

Qualified Individuals to care for canine

Answer 15

DCC, any CO or DCS, other properly trained departmental personnel

Persons employed by approved boarding facility

Question 16

P-Card Purchases

Answer 16

Cannot exceed $350 a month

Used for food and maintenance supplies

Question 17

CHP 317

Answer 17

Cal-Card Log

Question 18

Care and grooming

Answer 18

Responsible for keeping K9 in such physical condition that it is able to perform duties as expected

Daily health inspections required

Poor health or poor physical condition shall be reported immediately to DCS, DMT and vet

Groomed daily

Question 19

Vet Services. What needs to be done during yearly examination ?

Answer 19

Yearly exams:

Teeth Cleaning

Blood analysis

Inoculations for various disease

Shall not be neutered

Question 20

Licensing

Answer 20

Shall be licensed within their county

Question 21

Injury to K9

Answer 21

Immediately perform 1st aid

Immediately Transport to vet

Question 22

Canine Training / Records

Answer 22

Shall be kept with CO’s personnel file (CHP 137C)

Retained for duration of canines working life