The International Assistance Dog Center T.A.R.S.Q® is the biggest research institute in the world focusing on assistance dogs.

Researchers at the International Assistance Dog Center T.A.R.S.Q® have already been able to make numerous contributions which have significantly advanced the training and understanding of assistance dogs.

The Assistance Dog Center T.A.R.S.Q® has carried the following research projects:

• 2008-2010: Efficiency of diabetes alert dogs when compared with a blood sugar sensor
• 2008-2011: Benefits of diabetes alert dogs for type 2 diabetics during hypoglycemia.
• 2008-2011: Suitability of animal shelter dogs as assistance dogs
• 2008-2012: Benefits of PTSD assistance dogs
• 2010-2013: Influence of the rearing of puppies on their success as assistance dogs
• 2012: Suitability of animal shelter dogs as hearing dogs
• 2012-2014: Benefits of diabetes alert dogs for type 2 diabetics during hypoglycemia
• 2013: What do dogs notice during hypoglycemia
• 2013: What do dogs notice during hyperglycemia
• 2013: What do dogs notice during epileptic (focal) seizures
• 2014: Long-term effect of diabetes alert dogs
• 2014: Long-term effect of epilepsy seizure alert dogs
• 2014: Long-term effect of PTSD assistance dogs
• 2018: Emotional Support Animals (ESA) compared with assistance dogs