The areas a dog uses are free of foreseeable hazards, with attention to flooring, temperature, toxic plants or substances, and trip and crowding risks in shared circulation.
RDWS-01 · B: Welfare
B2. Safe physical environment
The areas a dog uses are free of foreseeable hazards, with attention to flooring, temperature, toxic substances, and trip and crowding risks.
Standard Requirement
The areas a dog uses are free of foreseeable hazards, with attention to flooring, temperature, toxic substances, and trip and crowding risks.
RDWS-01 B2 · Pass/fail. Fail this requirement and the outcome is Not Certified.
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Assessed under RDWS-CAF-01 (forthcoming)
Roch Interpretation
The space a dog spends the day in should not be a hazard to it. Foreseeable risks get dealt with, not ignored because nothing has gone wrong yet.
Examples
Compliant
Cables are managed, toxic plants removed, and the dog's area is comfortable and uncluttered.
Not compliant
Loose cabling, a hot unventilated corner, and toxic office plants within reach.
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RDWS-01 · Last updated 2026-05-26