Identify a companion animal group that interests you and is used for a specific purpose (e.g., working dogs, police dogs, assistance dogs, sled dogs, therapy animals). Investigate and evaluate the specific welfare, behaviour and training needs of these animals in order to support them during their duties. Then complete a written report evaluating the specific welfare, behaviour and training needs of your chosen group of companion animals used for a specific purpose. Word guide: 1500 words. Write a report evaluating the welfare related to your chosen animal group. Identify the special purpose and the animal species involved What is required of them? What makes its requirements different from a normal pet companion animal Evaluate the welfare concerns specific to this group What are the concerns? How could it impact their wellbeing or abilities? Evaluate the behavioural requirements specific to this group What are the desirable traits for this purpose? How does it impact their wellbeing? Evaluate the training needs and methods used specific to this group What do they need to learn? How are they trained? What impact could the training impact their wellbeing? Conclusion What is your conclusion of the welfare, behaviour and training needs for your topic, with reasoning Consider your intended audience; your colleagues in the veterinary industry. Your report needs to be informative, professional and interesting, while remaining easy to read and succinct. Remember to revisit the learning outcome and ensure you are including the information that is relevant to this. The writing in your report should be logical, clear, follow conventions and be of a high academic standard.