prBAS EN 17984-4:2026

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.