标准2025布鲁塞尔，2016年1月22日——欧洲标准化委员会（CEN）发布 了关于专业训犬师和训犬教练知识、技能与能力最低要求的文件。 CEN研讨会协议关于专业训犬——知识、技能与能力要求（CWA 16979:2016）是由来自欧洲几个不同国家的专家制定的，这些专家也是CEN‘训犬专业人员能力’研讨会（CEN / WS 078）的成员。
据估计，整个欧洲有50余万人从事训犬师、训犬教练及相关运营管理工作。然而，针对欧洲犬业现状的研究发现，该行业有一特点，针对专业训犬师、训犬教练及运营者的管理，不同组织和协会采取的方式方法不尽相同。因此，对于跨境认可并承认资格，该行业亟需统一标准的的管理方法，。
这项新发布的CEN研讨会协议关于专业训犬——知识、技能与能力要求（CWA 16979:2016）规定了最低参考标准和基本能力要求，考察了训犬专业人员在主要业务培训、工作表现、援助与体育等领域的知识和技能。该文件体现了2015年CEN‘训犬专业人员能力’研讨会（CEN / WS 078）成员的工作成果，这些专家来自欧洲不同国家（诸如比利时、德国、意大利和葡萄牙），代表了从事犬业我作（从服务犬到救援犬）的私营或公众组织。
CWA 16979:2016对训犬专业人员的最低能力要求作出规定，特别是对相关专业表现和道德准则做出规定。从工作任务考虑，一名训犬专业人员应能够执行文件中规定的相关技能，满足文件提出的相关知识要求。该文件还满足了不断改善的需求，通过“终身学习”的途径使从业人员能够定期校正并持续提升专业能力。
CEN‘训犬专业人员能力’研讨会（CEN / WS 078）由意大利钦齐亚.马尔孔（Cinzia Marconi）（训练证明协会（FCC – FormatoreCinofiloCertificato）主席）主持。关于CWA 16979:2016，马尔孔女士指出：“这份基于协商一致的文件将有助于提高训犬专业人员的训犬质量，从而更好地为消费者服务。同时对于犬类的保护和福利也有一定益处，这一点与伦理挂钩，应始终受到考虑和重视。”
利益相关者对CWA 16979:2016的发布表示充分肯定。“这本非常有意义的指南终于问世，它是近期对训犬从业人员最为重要的质量衡量标准，对数量庞大的“人类最好的朋友”和全人类本身都大有益处”，卡罗琳.安鹏（Caroline Thienpont）表示。卡罗琳是忠犬八公的创始人和主管教练，该机构是位于比利时的一家非营利性组织，为行动障碍者或癫痫病患者训练的服务犬。
芭芭拉.松宁（Barbara Schöning）是欧洲兽医临床动物学协会（ESVCE (European Society of Veterinary Clinical Ethology)）和德国兽医临床动物学协会（GTVMT (German Society of Veterinary Clinical Ethology)）成员。他表示：“CWA 16979:2016是欧洲全境通用的管理训犬专业人员知识、技能与能力的标准文件。该文件规定了所有训犬师在学习和日常工作中应满足的目标，从而确保高效训犬并保障犬类福利。此外，该文件还确立了应给狗主人教授那些知识和技能，以确保狗的长期福利。”
注释：
CEN研讨会协议(CWAs)）是在开放研讨会环境下起草的提出的基于协商一致的标准。这种协议制定及时并且灵活，从研讨会发起到协议发布平均时间周期约为12个月。CWAs不具有欧洲标准地位，国家标准化团体没有义务在国家采用。
CWA 16979:2016是由CEN‘训犬专业能力’研讨会（CEN/WS 078）制定。该文件对训犬专业人员在主要业务运营/培训、工作表现、援助与体育等领域的知识和技能提出了最低参考标准和基本能力要求。
所有CEN的研讨会协议（CWAs）和其他CEN可交付成果可通过CEN成员、附属机构、以及合作标准化机构获得。
New CEN publication defines skills and competences required by professional dog trainers and instructors
Brussels, 22 January 2016 – CEN has published a document that sets out minimum requirements in terms of the knowledge, skills and competences required by professional dog trainers and instructors. The CEN Workshop Agreement on 'Dog training professionals – Knowledge, skills and competence requirements' (CWA 16979:2016) was developed by experts from several different European countries who are members of the CEN Workshop 'Competences for dog training professionals' (CEN/WS 078).
Across Europe, it is estimated that more than 500,000 people are working as dog trainers, instructors and operators. However, a study on the situation of the European canine sector found that this sector is characterized by multiple organizations and associations with different approaches in terms of dealing with professional qualifications for dog trainers, instructors and operators. This context highlights the need for a common and harmonized approach regarding the cross-border recognition and acceptance of such qualifications.
The new CEN Workshop Agreement on 'Dog training professionals – Knowledge, skills and competence requirements' (CWA 16979:2016) provides minimum reference criteria and essential competence requirements in terms of knowledge and skills for a dog training professional working in the main operational/training, behavioural, assistance and sports areas. This document represents the result of work carried out in 2015 by members of the CEN Workshop 'Competences for dog training professionals' (CEN/WS 078), including experts from several different European countries (such as Belgium, Germany, Italy and Portugal) representing various private and public organizations active in the canine sector, from assistance dogs to rescue dogs.
CWA 16979:2016 sets out minimum competence requirements for dog training professionals, with particular attention to aspects relating to professional behaviour and ethics. Starting from the main tasks a dog training professional should be able to perform, the document defines the relevant skills and knowledge requirements. It also addresses the need for regular updating and continuous improvement of professional competences, by means of a 'lifelong learning' approach.
The CEN Workshop 'Competences for dog training professionals' (CEN/WS 078) was chaired by Cinzia Marconi (President of FCC – FormatoreCinofiloCertificato) from Italy. Referring to CWA 16979:2016, Mrs Marconi said: "This consensus-based document will contribute to improving the quality of dog training professionals' activities, leading to better services for consumers. It will also bring benefits in relation to the protection and welfare of dogs, which is especially relevant in terms of ethical principles that should always be taken into careful consideration."
Stakeholders have responded positively to the publication of CWA 16979:2016. "Finally great guidelines and possibly in the near future a very much needed quality label for dog training professionals, for the benefit of so many ‘best friends’ and all humans," said Caroline Thienpont, Founder and Head Trainer of HACHIKO – a not-for-profit organization in Belgium, which educates assistance dogs for people with motor disabilities or suffering from epilepsy.
Barbara Schöning, who is member of ESVCE (European Society of Veterinary Clinical Ethology) and GTVMT (German Society of Veterinary Clinical Ethology), said: "CWA 16979 is the first European level document that deals with dog training professionals’ knowledge, skills and competences. It defines requirements that all dog trainers should aim to meet in their education and daily work, and sets a benchmark of what is required in order to train dogs effectively and in way that guarantees their welfare. Furthermore, it identifies which knowledge and skills should be taught to dog owners, thereby ensuring dogs’ long term welfare."
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CEN Workshop Agreements (CWAs) are consensus-based specifications, drawn up in an open 'Workshop' environment. The development of a CWA is fast and flexible, with an average time frame of around 12 months from the launch of the Workshop to the publication of the agreement. A CWA does not have the status of a European Standard and National Standardization Bodies are not obliged to adopt it at national level.
The CEN Workshop Agreement 'Dog training professionals — Knowledge, skills and competence requirements' (CWA 16979:2016) was developed by the CEN Workshop 'Competences for dog training professionals' (CEN/WS 078). This document provides minimum reference criteria and essential competences requirements in terms of knowledge and skills for a dog training professional working in the main operational/training, behavioural, assistance and sports areas.
All CEN Workshop Agreements (CWAs) and other CEN deliverables can be obtained via CEN’s National Members, Affiliates, and Partner Standardization Bodies (see the CEN website).