CEN/TC 452/WG 2 - Lifetime welfare
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.
Lifetime welfare
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.
General Information
The purpose of this document is to protect the welfare of assistance dogs. For this, it sets out requirements based on the Five Domains Paradigm to ensure the dog’s welfare.
The requirements apply:
- throughout the whole life of the dog;
- for all types of assistance dogs;
- for all people/caregivers/handlers who are entrusted with a dog at any point during its lifetime.
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