The IACP Best Business Practices for Canine Professionals is a comprehensive resource designed to help canine professionals build and maintain safe, responsible, and professional businesses. Inside, you’ll find practical guidance on business operations, management responsibilities, staff qualifications, recordkeeping, animal care and welfare, facility safety, emergency preparedness, and more. The guide also dives into best practices specific to dog daycare, boarding and kenneling, dog training, and transportation, including topics such as client evaluations and contracts, training programs, lesson planning, staffing, facility protocols, and maintaining the safety and welfare of every dog in your care.

Created with the canine professional in mind, this resource supports informed decision-making, consistency, accountability, and a commitment to keeping canine welfare at the center of your services. Best of all, this resource is available exclusively to IACP members as part of your membership benefits!