Understand the needs of animals

Learn and understand the needs of an animal and practice concern for its well-being, no matter how small the task.

appreciate animal needs and facilitate their well-being
perceive the needs of animals and ensure their well-being
carry out activities to ensure the well-being of animals according to their needs
comprehend the needs of animals
perform activities to ensure the well-being of animals
appreciate the needs of animals and facilitate their well-being
understand and meet animal needs
understand animal needs
understand and meet the needs of animals
comprehend and satisfy animal needs
comprehend and satisfy the needs of animals

skill/competence

sector-specific

Understand the needs of animals is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Understand the needs of animals is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Animal groomer: Animal groomers are in charge of grooming a range of animals, using the correct equipment, materials and methods. It includes use of appropriate and safe handling techniques and the promotion of good hygiene, health and welfare of the animal. 

Pet sitter: Pet sitters provide animal-sitting services including dog walking, home-boarding, pet/home sitting, day boarding and animal transportation services.  They maintain records, use appropriate and safe handling techniques and do routine monitoring of the health and welfare of the animal.
Farrier: Farriers inspect, trim and shape the hooves of horses and make and fit horseshoes, in compliance with any regulatory requirements by the National legal authority.

References

1. Understand the needs of animals – ESCO