This document defines requirements for the training of assistance dogs. Assistance dogs can be trained by structured programmes/schools, owner-trained under supervision or owner-trainers.
Specifically, this document deals with the following topics:
—   preparation of assistance dogs;
—   socialization and/or puppy raising of assistance dogs;
—   training of assistance dogs;
—   guide dogs;
—   hearing dogs;
—   mobility assistance dogs;
—   Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) assistance dogs;
—   medical alert/response assistance dogs;
—   developmental disorder assistance dogs;
—   multi-purpose assistance dogs.

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CEN/TC 452/WG 4 is a Working Group within the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). It is named "Training and assessment" and is responsible for: This document specifies the requirements for pre-training, training and tasks for assistance dogs. Assistance dogs may be trained by structured programs/schools, owner-trained under supervision or owner-trainers. Specifically, this document deals with the following topics: - Preparation of assistance dogs - Socialization and puppy raising of assistance dogs - Training of assistance dogs - Guide Dogs - Hearing Dogs - Mobility Assistance Dogs - PTSD Assistance Dogs - Medical Alert Response Assistance Dogs - Autism and Developmental Disorder Assistance Dogs - Dual Purpose Assistance Dogs This committee has published 1 standards.

CEN/TC 452/WG 4 develops CEN standards in the area of Information technology. The scope of work includes: This document specifies the requirements for pre-training, training and tasks for assistance dogs. Assistance dogs may be trained by structured programs/schools, owner-trained under supervision or owner-trainers. Specifically, this document deals with the following topics: - Preparation of assistance dogs - Socialization and puppy raising of assistance dogs - Training of assistance dogs - Guide Dogs - Hearing Dogs - Mobility Assistance Dogs - PTSD Assistance Dogs - Medical Alert Response Assistance Dogs - Autism and Developmental Disorder Assistance Dogs - Dual Purpose Assistance Dogs Currently, there are 1 published standards from this working group.

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) is a public standards organization that brings together the national standardization bodies of 34 European countries. CEN provides a platform for developing European Standards (ENs) and other technical documents in relation to various products, materials, services, and processes, supporting the European Single Market.

A Working Group in CEN is a specialized group responsible for developing standards or technical work within a defined scope. These bodies bring together international experts to create consensus-based standards that support global trade, safety, and interoperability.