CEN/TC 452/WG 2 - Lifetime welfare

CEN/TC 452/WG 2 is a Working Group within the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). It is named "Lifetime welfare" and is responsible for: Standards in this area aim at a lifetime welfare of the dog (healthy, happy and socially behaving assistance dogs). Lifetime welfare (standards) which will include the following topics (at least): - breeding - selection (incl. medical tests) - puppy rearing & development - puppy walking program & education - ongoing healthcare, aging and welfare - kennel facilities - kennel enrichment - exercise - recording health and performance issues to inform future breeding programmes - dog care and welfare assessment - ongoing training, behavioural and social opportunity needs throughout life course - criteria for meeting welfare needs for retirement and post retirement. This committee has published 1 standards.

CEN/TC 452/WG 2 develops CEN standards in the area of Information technology. The scope of work includes: Standards in this area aim at a lifetime welfare of the dog (healthy, happy and socially behaving assistance dogs). Lifetime welfare (standards) which will include the following topics (at least): - breeding - selection (incl. medical tests) - puppy rearing & development - puppy walking program & education - ongoing healthcare, aging and welfare - kennel facilities - kennel enrichment - exercise - recording health and performance issues to inform future breeding programmes - dog care and welfare assessment - ongoing training, behavioural and social opportunity needs throughout life course - criteria for meeting welfare needs for retirement and post retirement. Currently, there are 1 published standards from this working group.

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