Föreningen för Sociala Tjänstehundar

Föreningen för Sociala Tjänstehundar is a non-profit association based in Stockholm, Sweden working on health, education, animal welfare.

The Föreningen för Sociala Tjänstehundar (Association for Social Service Dogs) is a Swedish non-profit association based in Stockholm. It brings together handlers and trainers of social service dog teams and approved training providers, and promotes the use of social service dogs in healthcare, schools, elder care and social work. The association sets quality, safety and ethical standards for training and certifies approved teams, follows scientific developments on the effects of dog-assisted interventions, and works to raise awareness and share knowledge about the field. It describes itself as the largest professional organisation for social service dogs in the Nordic region. Members receive a newsletter, take part in meetings and training events, and get discounts through partner companies.