RDRS-DT-01 · Defined Term 32

Certification

Formal recognition by Roch that a residence met the standard's requirements at assessment, not a quality rating or a ranking.

Definition

Formal recognition by Roch that a residence met the standard's requirements at assessment, not a quality rating or a ranking.

Part of the Roch Dog Residence Standard (RDRS-01) · Published by Roch Dog

Formal recognition, granted only by Roch or a Roch-licensed assessor following assessment, that a residence met the standard's requirements at the time of assessment.

It attests conformance with a baseline definitional standard. It is not a quality rating, a ranking, or a guarantee of suitability for any individual dog.

Roch Interpretation

Certification confirms a residence met the baseline requirements when it was assessed. It is a definitional pass, not a star rating, a league position, or a promise about any one dog.

Examples

Compliant A residence assessed against every requirement is certified as Roch Dog Residence Certified.
Not compliant A provider markets its certification as a 'five-star' quality ranking, which certification is not.
Published by Roch Dog Inc RDRS-DT-01 · Last updated 2026-05-23