
Assistance dogs - Part 4: Pre-training, training and tasks
STANDARD published on 1.2.2026
Designation standards: ČSN EN 17984-4
Classification mark: 859500
Catalog number: 522650
Publication date standards: 1.2.2026
The number of pages: 20
Approximate weight : 60 g (0.13 lbs)
Country: Czech technical standard
Category: Technical standards ČSN
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