prEN 17984-4

This document defines standards for the training of assistance dogs. Assistance dogs may be
trained by structured programmes/schools, owner-trained under supervision or ownertrainers.
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